Beatrix Beatrix Beatrix is a given name, most likely derived from "Viatrix", a feminine form of the Late Latin name "Viator" which meant "voyager, traveller" and later influenced in spelling by association with the Latin word "beatus" or "blessed". It is pronounced in British English and the same or in North American English. Another North American English pronunciation however approximates that of most other languages: , as shown by US dictionary entries for the former queen of the Netherlands . Common forms of this name include "Beatrice" in English and Italian, "Béatrice" in French, "Beatriz" in Spanish and Portuguese, "Beate" in
Beatrix*JAR Beatrix*JAR Beatrix*JAR is an American sound art & electronic music duo formed in Minneapolis in 2003. The duo is composed of Bianca Pettis - "Beatrix" and Jacob Aaron Roske - "JAR". Noted for their unique performances and non-traditional approach to music, the band draws its inspiration from AM Radios paired with Flash Cameras, Modified Children's Toys, Samples and electronic beats. Beatrix*JAR self-released three albums: "I Love You Talk Bird" (2005), "Golden Fuzz" (2007) and "Art*Star" (2010). "What sets Beatrix*JAR apart from these various media manipulators is its particular method of music generation -- Roske and girlfriend Bianca Pettis rely for