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abstract ·adjective (ART)

Definition: Abstract art involves shapes and colours and not images of real things or people. Level: B2

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advertising ·noun

Definition: the business of trying to persuade people to buy products or services Level: B2

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appearance ·noun (IN PUBLIC)

Definition: when someone appears in public, on television, in a film, etc. Level: B2

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artistic ·adjective (CREATIVE ABILITY)

Definition: showing skill and imagination in creating things, especially in painting, drawing, etc. Level: B2

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artistic ·adjective (RELATING TO ART)

Definition: relating to any form of art, including painting, literature, theatre, music, etc. Level: B2

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audience ·noun (TYPE)

Definition: the type of people who watch a particular TV show, read a particular book, etc. Level: B2

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background ·noun (PICTURE)

Definition: the things that can be seen behind the main things or people in a picture Level: B2

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beat ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: the main rhythm of a piece of music Level: B2

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bestseller ·noun

Definition: a very popular book that many people have bought Level: B2

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broadcast ·verb

Definition: to send out a programme on television, radio or the Internet Level: B2

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cast ·noun

Definition: all the actors in a film, play or show Level: B2

c

cello ·noun

Definition: a large, wooden musical instrument with four strings that you hold between your knees to play Level: B2

c

choir ·noun

Definition: a group of people who sing together, often in a church or a school Level: B2

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classic ·adjective

Definition: A classic book, film, etc. is one that has been popular for a long time and is considered to be of a high quality. Level: B2

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classic ·noun

Definition: a piece of writing, a musical recording or a film which has been popular for a long time and is considered to be of a high quality Level: B2

c

column ·noun (PRINTING)

Definition: one of the blocks of print into which a page of a newspaper, magazine, or dictionary is divided Level: B2

c

comedian ·noun

Definition: someone who entertains people by telling jokes Level: B2

c

commercial ·noun

Definition: an advertisement on the radio, on television, etc. Level: B2

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compose ·verb (MUSIC)

Definition: to write a piece of music Level: B2

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composer ·noun

Definition: someone who writes music Level: B2

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composition ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: a piece of music that someone has written Level: B2

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conduct ·verb (MUSIC)

Definition: to stand in front of a group of musicians and control their performance Level: B2

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conductor ·noun

Definition: someone who stands in front of a group of musicians or singers and controls their performance Level: B2

c

contents ·noun (BOOK)

Definition: a list in a book that tells you what different parts the book contains Level: B2

c

costume ·noun (PARTY/FILM/PLAY)

Definition: a set of clothes worn in order to look like someone else, especially for a party or a film or play Level: B2

c

craft ·noun

Definition: an activity in which you make something using a lot of skill, especially with your hands Level: B2

c

critic ·noun (ARTS)

Definition: someone whose job is to give their opinion about something, especially films, books, music, etc. Level: B2

c

cut ·verb (FILM/WRITING)

Definition: to remove part of a film or piece of writing Level: B2

d

dialogue ·noun (IN BOOK, ETC.)

Definition: (a) conversation which is written for a book, play or film Level: B2

d

display ·noun (SHOW)

Definition: a performance or show for people to watch Level: B2

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edition ·noun

Definition: a book, newspaper, etc. that is one of several that are the same and were produced at the same time Level: B2

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editor ·noun

Definition: a person who corrects or changes text, film, etc., or a person who is in charge of a newspaper or magazine Level: B2

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entertainer ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to entertain people by singing, telling jokes, etc. Level: B2

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entertaining ·adjective

Definition: funny and enjoyable Level: B2

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episode ·noun (PART OF STORY)

Definition: one of the single parts into which a story is divided, especially when it is broadcast on the television or radio Level: B2

e

extract ·noun

Definition: a short part of a book, poem, etc. Level: B2

g

go ·verb (SONG)

Definition: to have a particular tune or words Level: B2

g

guest ·noun (TV)

Definition: a person, such as an entertainer, who has been invited to appear on a television or radio programme or in a performance Level: B2

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illustrate ·verb (PICTURE)

Definition: to draw pictures for a book, magazine, etc. or to put pictures, photographs, etc. in a book, magazine, etc. Level: B2

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image ·noun (PICTURE)

Definition: a picture, especially on film or television or in a mirror Level: B2

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issue ·noun (MAGAZINE)

Definition: the newspaper, magazine, etc. that is produced on a particular day/week/month Level: B2

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item ·noun (NEWS)

Definition: a piece of news on television or radio, or in a newspaper Level: B2

j

journalism ·noun

Definition: the work of collecting, writing and publishing news stories and articles in newspapers and magazines or broadcasting them on the radio and television Level: B2

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literary ·adjective

Definition: connected with literature Level: B2

l

lyrics ·noun

Definition: the words of a song Level: B2

m

musical ·noun

Definition: a play or film in which singing and dancing tell part of the story Level: B2

n

novelist ·noun

Definition: a person who writes novels Level: B2

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orchestral ·adjective

Definition: played by, written for or to do with an orchestra Level: B2

o

original ·adjective (PAINTING, ETC.)

Definition: describes a piece of work produced by an artist or writer and not a copy Level: B2

p

passage ·noun (PART)

Definition: a short part of a book, speech, or piece of music Level: B2

p

photograph ·verb

Definition: to take a picture using a camera Level: B2

p

picture ·noun (TV)

Definition: an image seen on a television or cinema screen Level: B2

p

piece ·noun (ART/LITERATURE/MUSIC)

Definition: an example of artistic, written or musical work Level: B2

p

plot ·noun (STORY)

Definition: the story of a book, film, play, etc. Level: B2

p

portrait ·noun

Definition: a painting, drawing, or photograph of someone Level: B2

p

present ·verb (TV/RADIO)

Definition: to introduce a television or radio show Level: B2

p

present ·verb (PLAY/FILM)

Definition: to show a new play or film Level: B2

p

presenter ·noun

Definition: someone who introduces a television or radio show Level: B2

p

print ·verb (BOOKS/NEWSPAPERS)

Definition: to produce books, newspapers, magazines, etc., usually in large quantities, using machines Level: B2

p

print ·verb (INCLUDE WRITING)

Definition: to include a piece of writing in a newspaper or magazine Level: B2

p

producer ·noun (FILM, ETC.)

Definition: someone who controls how a film, play, programme, or musical recording is made Level: B2

p

production ·noun (FILM/MUSIC)

Definition: when someone controls how a film, play, programme, or musical recording is made Level: B2

p

promote ·verb (ADVERTISE)

Definition: to advertise something Level: B2

p

promotion ·noun (ADVERTISEMENT)

Definition: activities to advertise something Level: B2

p

publication ·noun (BOOK, ETC.)

Definition: a book, magazine, newspaper or document in which information or stories are published Level: B2

p

publication ·noun (PRINTING)

Definition: the act of making information or stories available to people in a printed form Level: B2

p

publicity ·noun

Definition: advertising or information about someone or something in the newspaper, on television, etc. Level: B2

p

publisher ·noun

Definition: a company or person who prepares and prints books, newspapers, magazines, etc. Level: B2

r

release ·verb (RECORD/FILM)

Definition: to make a record or film available for people to buy or see Level: B2

r

release ·noun

Definition: a musical recording which is made available for the public to buy Level: B2

r

review ·verb (GIVE OPINION)

Definition: to give your opinion in a report about a book, film, television programme, etc. Level: B2

r

rhythm ·noun

Definition: a regular, repeating pattern of sound or movement Level: B2

s

scene ·noun (VIEW)

Definition: a view or picture of a place, event, or activity Level: B2

s

script ·noun (WORDS)

Definition: the words written for and spoken in a film, play, broadcast or speech Level: B2

s

series ·noun (BOOKS)

Definition: a set of books published by the same company which deal with the same subject Level: B2

s

set ·noun (FILM/PLAY)

Definition: the place where a film or play is performed or recorded, and the pictures, furniture, etc. that are used Level: B2

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setting ·noun (BOOK/FILM, ETC.)

Definition: the time and the place in which the action of a book, movie, play, etc. happens Level: B2

s

shot ·noun (FILM)

Definition: a photograph Level: B2

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show ·noun (PUBLIC EVENT)

Definition: an event at which a group of similar things are brought together for the public to see Level: B2

s

solo ·noun

Definition: a piece of music for one person or one instrument Level: B2

s

soundtrack ·noun

Definition: the music used in a film or a television programme Level: B2

s

spectator ·noun

Definition: someone who watches an event, sport, etc. Level: B2

s

story ·noun (REPORT)

Definition: a report in a newspaper or on a news broadcast of something that has happened Level: B2

s

string ·noun (MUSICAL INSTRUMENT)

Definition: a piece of wire that is part of a musical instrument Level: B2

s

studio ·noun (ART)

Definition: a room where an artist, designer or photographer works Level: B2

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tabloid ·noun

Definition: a type of popular newspaper with small pages which has many pictures and short simple reports Level: B2

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tabloid ·adjective

Definition: relating to tabloids Level: B2

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track ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: one song or piece of music on a CD, record, etc. Level: B2

v

verse ·noun

Definition: one of the parts that a song or poem is divided into Level: B2

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viewer ·noun

Definition: someone who watches a television programme Level: B2

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whistle ·noun

Definition: a small, simple instrument that makes a sound when you blow through it Level: B2

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work ·noun (CREATION)

Definition: a painting, book, piece of music, etc. Level: B2