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actor ·noun

Definition: someone whose job is to perform in plays, movies, etc. Level: A2

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advertisement ·noun

Definition: a picture, short film, song, etc. which tries to persuade people to buy a product or service Level: A2

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artist ·noun

Definition: someone who paints, draws or makes sculptures Level: A2

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cartoon ·noun (FILM)

Definition: a film made using characters that are drawn and not real Level: A2

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cartoon ·noun (DRAWING)

Definition: a funny drawing, especially in a newspaper or magazine Level: A2

c

channel ·noun (TV)

Definition: a television station Level: A2

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clown ·noun

Definition: a performer who has special clothes and a painted face and makes people laugh Level: A2

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comic ·noun

Definition: a magazine with stories told in pictures Level: A2

c

concert ·noun

Definition: a performance of music by one or more musicians or singers Level: A2

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dance ·noun (OCCASION)

Definition: a social occasion at which people dance Level: A2

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dance ·noun (ACTIVITY)

Definition: the activity or skill of dancing Level: A2

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dancer ·noun

Definition: someone who dances either as a job or for pleasure Level: A2

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digital camera ·noun

Definition: a type of camera that records images that you can use and store on a computer Level: A2

d

drawing ·noun

Definition: the act of making a picture with a pencil or pen, or a picture made in this way Level: A2

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drum ·noun

Definition: a round, hollow musical instrument that you hit with your hand or a stick Level: A2

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fan ·noun (PERSON)

Definition: someone who admires and supports a person, sport, sports team, etc. Level: A2

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hip-hop ·noun

Definition: a kind of music that originally developed among African Americans, where the words to songs are spoken and not sung Level: A2

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instrument ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: an object that is used for playing music, such as a piano, guitar or drum Level: A2

j

jazz ·noun

Definition: a type of music first developed by African-Americans, which often includes parts played without written music Level: A2

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keyboard ·noun (MUSICAL INSTRUMENT)

Definition: an electrical musical instrument similar to a piano, or the set of keys on a piano or similar musical instrument Level: A2

m

magazine ·noun

Definition: a thin book published every week or month, that has shiny, colorful pages with articles and pictures Level: A2

m

musical ·adjective (RELATED TO MUSIC)

Definition: related to music Level: A2

n

newspaper ·noun (PAPER)

Definition: paper from newspapers Level: A2

o

on ·preposition (RECORDING)

Definition: used to show the way in which something is recorded or broadcast Level: A2

o

opera ·noun

Definition: a musical play in which most of the words are sung Level: A2

p

painter ·noun

Definition: someone who paints pictures Level: A2

p

painting ·noun (ACTIVITY)

Definition: the activity of painting pictures or painting surfaces Level: A2

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painting ·noun (PICTURE)

Definition: a picture that someone has painted Level: A2

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photograph ·noun

Definition: a picture produced using a camera Level: A2

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photographer ·noun

Definition: someone who takes photographs, especially someone whose job is to do this Level: A2

p

photography ·noun

Definition: the activity or job of taking photographs Level: A2

p

piano ·noun

Definition: a large musical instrument with a row of black and white keys which are pressed to play notes Level: A2

p

play ·verb (MAKE MUSIC)

Definition: to make music with a musical instrument Level: A2

p

play ·verb (RADIO, CD, ETC.)

Definition: to make a radio, CD, etc. produce sounds Level: A2

p

play ·noun (ACTING)

Definition: a story that is written for actors to perform, usually in a theater Level: A2

p

player ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: someone who plays a musical instrument Level: A2

p

pop ·noun

Definition: modern music with a strong beat that is popular with the general public, especially with young people Level: A2

p

poster ·noun

Definition: a large, printed picture or notice that you put on a wall, in order to decorate a place or to advertise something Level: A2

p

program ·noun (TV/RADIO)

Definition: a show on television or radio Level: A2

r

rap ·noun

Definition: a type of music in which the words are spoken and there is a strong beat Level: A2

r

record ·verb (STORE SOUND/PICTURES)

Definition: to store sounds or pictures using electronic equipment, a camera, etc., so that you can listen to them or see them again Level: A2

r

rock ·noun (MUSIC)

Definition: loud, modern music with a strong beat, often played with electric guitars and drums Level: A2

s

screen ·noun

Definition: a flat surface in a movie theater, or on a television, computer, cell phone, etc., on which pictures or words are shown Level: A2

s

show ·noun (ENTERTAINMENT)

Definition: a television or radio program or a theater performance Level: A2

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singer ·noun

Definition: a person who sings, especially as a job Level: A2

s

singing ·noun

Definition: the activity of singing Level: A2

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song ·noun

Definition: a usually short piece of music with words which are sung Level: A2

s

stage ·noun (THEATER)

Definition: the raised area in a theater where actors perform Level: A2

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star ·noun (PERFORMER)

Definition: a famous singer, actor, sports person, etc. Level: A2

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theater ·noun

Definition: a building with a stage where people go to watch plays Level: A2

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video ·noun (MAGNETIC STRIP)

Definition: a film, television program, etc. recorded on a long, narrow, magnetic strip, or the recorded strip itself that is inside a rectangular plastic container Level: A2

v

violin ·noun

Definition: a wooden musical instrument with four strings, which you hold against your neck and play by moving a bow across the strings Level: A2