metope: the square panel between two triglyphs in a Doric frieze.
minaret: a tall slender tower with balconies, usually related to a mosque.
modillion: a bracket or console used in the Corinthian or Composite cornice.
In close studding the uprights (studs) are set close together, in square panel construction the main uprights (posts) and horizontals (rails) form large square or near-square compartments.
In the Doric order it consists of metope - a square panel sculpted with figures - and triglyph - panels with three vertical grooves. In the other orders the band of the frieze is usually continuous and is entirely decorated with sculpted figures.
 See also: Spring, Vault, Springing, Rib, Apex
  
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