PedimentA triangularsection of roof(often seen inclassicalarchitecture).IonicClassical ordercharacterisedby the use ofvolutes(scrolls).PostandlintelFlutingAcanthusLeavesdecoratingthe capital ofa CorinthianColumn.TrefoilA three-leafdesign,usually foundin Gothictracery.QuatrefoilPointedarchAn arch with apointed crown,usually found inGothicarchitecture.ReliefsculptureA sculpturaltechnique wherethe sculptedelements remainattached to a solidbackground.FriezeThe middle of thethree main divisionsof an entablature(section resting onthe capital). Abovethe architrave andbelow the capital.NicheA shallowrecess in awall, usuallycontaining asculptureGableThe triangularsection of wallbetween twosections ofroofEntabulatureA horizontalbanding, usuallyfound in a Greektemple, comprisingan architrave anda frieze.TraceryOrnamentalstone work,typically in theupper part of aGothic window.SpireA pyramidalstructure at thetop of abuilding,usually achurchDoricClassical orderof architecturecharacterized bya sturdy flutedcolumn and nobase.ArchivoltA series ofsemi-circularmouldingsabove adoorway.RosewindowA circular window,especially found inGothic cathedrals,where the windowsare divided intosegments by stonemullions and tracery.LancetwindowA window inthe shape ofa pointedarch.TympanumThe area enclosed bya pediment, whethertriangular orsemicircular. Usuallycontaining somerelief sculpture.RomanarchAroundedarch.CapitalThe topof thecolumn.FinialA small, pointedornament at thetop of a building(usually found inGothicarchitecture)CorinthianThe most ornateGreek order,distinguished by acapital withvolutes, andacanthus leaves.Buttressa structure ofstone or brickbuilt against awall tostrengthen orsupport it.DomeA roundedroof orceiling,developed bythe Romans.PorticoA coveredporch,usually foundin Classicalarchitecture.FlyingbuttressVolutePedimentA triangularsection of roof(often seen inclassicalarchitecture).IonicClassical ordercharacterisedby the use ofvolutes(scrolls).PostandlintelFlutingAcanthusLeavesdecoratingthe capital ofa CorinthianColumn.TrefoilA three-leafdesign,usually foundin Gothictracery.QuatrefoilPointedarchAn arch with apointed crown,usually found inGothicarchitecture.ReliefsculptureA sculpturaltechnique wherethe sculptedelements remainattached to a solidbackground.FriezeThe middle of thethree main divisionsof an entablature(section resting onthe capital). Abovethe architrave andbelow the capital.NicheA shallowrecess in awall, usuallycontaining asculptureGableThe triangularsection of wallbetween twosections ofroofEntabulatureA horizontalbanding, usuallyfound in a Greektemple, comprisingan architrave anda frieze.TraceryOrnamentalstone work,typically in theupper part of aGothic window.SpireA pyramidalstructure at thetop of abuilding,usually achurchDoricClassical orderof architecturecharacterized bya sturdy flutedcolumn and nobase.ArchivoltA series ofsemi-circularmouldingsabove adoorway.RosewindowA circular window,especially found inGothic cathedrals,where the windowsare divided intosegments by stonemullions and tracery.LancetwindowA window inthe shape ofa pointedarch.TympanumThe area enclosed bya pediment, whethertriangular orsemicircular. Usuallycontaining somerelief sculpture.RomanarchAroundedarch.CapitalThe topof thecolumn.FinialA small, pointedornament at thetop of a building(usually found inGothicarchitecture)CorinthianThe most ornateGreek order,distinguished by acapital withvolutes, andacanthus leaves.Buttressa structure ofstone or brickbuilt against awall tostrengthen orsupport it.DomeA roundedroof orceiling,developed bythe Romans.PorticoA coveredporch,usually foundin Classicalarchitecture.FlyingbuttressVolute

Architectural terms - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. A triangular section of roof (often seen in classical architecture).
    Pediment
  2. Classical order characterised by the use of volutes (scrolls).
    Ionic
  3. Post and lintel
  4. Fluting
  5. Leaves decorating the capital of a Corinthian Column.
    Acanthus
  6. A three-leaf design, usually found in Gothic tracery.
    Trefoil
  7. Quatrefoil
  8. An arch with a pointed crown, usually found in Gothic architecture.
    Pointed arch
  9. A sculptural technique where the sculpted elements remain attached to a solid background.
    Relief sculpture
  10. The middle of the three main divisions of an entablature (section resting on the capital). Above the architrave and below the capital.
    Frieze
  11. A shallow recess in a wall, usually containing a sculpture
    Niche
  12. The triangular section of wall between two sections of roof
    Gable
  13. A horizontal banding, usually found in a Greek temple, comprising an architrave and a frieze.
    Entabulature
  14. Ornamental stone work, typically in the upper part of a Gothic window.
    Tracery
  15. A pyramidal structure at the top of a building, usually a church
    Spire
  16. Classical order of architecture characterized by a sturdy fluted column and no base.
    Doric
  17. A series of semi-circular mouldings above a doorway.
    Archivolt
  18. A circular window, especially found in Gothic cathedrals, where the windows are divided into segments by stone mullions and tracery.
    Rose window
  19. A window in the shape of a pointed arch.
    Lancet window
  20. The area enclosed by a pediment, whether triangular or semicircular. Usually containing some relief sculpture.
    Tympanum
  21. A rounded arch.
    Roman arch
  22. The top of the column.
    Capital
  23. A small, pointed ornament at the top of a building (usually found in Gothic architecture)
    Finial
  24. The most ornate Greek order, distinguished by a capital with volutes, and acanthus leaves.
    Corinthian
  25. a structure of stone or brick built against a wall to strengthen or support it.
    Buttress
  26. A rounded roof or ceiling, developed by the Romans.
    Dome
  27. A covered porch, usually found in Classical architecture.
    Portico
  28. Flying buttress
  29. Volute