<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">tenons</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>joint components</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>tenon</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ A projection on the end or side of a piece of wood, stone, or other material that fits into a corresponding opening to form a joint. Used variously to refer to projection element of joints in architecture; or musical instruments with multiple sections, such as oboes or clarinets. To refer to joints so formed in architecture use "mortise-and-tenon joints." ]]></note></mads>