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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency) - Artes y Literatura

Aprende vocabulario avanzado de CPE para artes y literatura, incluyendo géneros, estilos artísticos, crítica, obras creativas, autoría, interpretación y expresión cultural.

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Cambridge English: CPE (C2 Proficiency)
allegory
allegory
[Sustantivo]

a specific story, artwork, or performance that embodies symbolic representation of deeper truths

alegoría

alegoría

Ex: The sculpture of blindfolded Justice is an allegory. 

La escultura de la Justicia con los ojos vendados es una alegoría.

alliteration
alliteration
[Sustantivo]

the use of the same letter or sound at the beginning of the words in a verse or sentence, used as a literary device

aliteración

aliteración

Ex: Alliteration is a common feature in tongue twisters. 

Alineación es una característica común en los trabalenguas.

canto
canto
[Sustantivo]

any of the sections into which a long poem is divided

canto

canto

Ex: In his latest book, the author divided the narrative into ten cantos, each exploring a different theme. 

En su último libro, el autor dividió la narrativa en diez cantos, cada uno explorando un tema diferente.

cadence
cadence
[Sustantivo]

the rhythmic emphasis or stress placed on a syllable within a metrical foot of verse

cadencia, ritmo

cadencia, ritmo

Ex: The shift in cadence gave the verse a jarring, unexpected beat. 

El cambio de cadencia le dio al verso un ritmo discordante e inesperado.

cameo
cameo
[Sustantivo]

a piece of typically oval-shaped jewelry featuring a raised relief image, often a woman's profile, carved in a material such as shell or stone

camafeo

camafeo

Ex: He gifted her a gold-framed cameo necklace for their anniversary. 

Él le regaló un collar camafeo con marco dorado para su aniversario.

cantata
cantata
[Sustantivo]

a vocal composition with instrumental accompaniment, typically structured in multiple movements and often involving a choir, soloists, and orchestra

cantata, cantata

cantata, cantata

Ex: The cantata featured alternating solos and choral passages. 

La cantata presentaba solos y pasajes corales alternos.

Baroque
Baroque
[Adjetivo]

relating to the highly ornate and expressive style of European art, architecture, and music that flourished from about 1600 to 1750

barroco

barroco

Ex: Her thesis focused on Baroque painting techniques in 17th-century Italy. 

Su tesis se centró en las técnicas de pintura barroca en la Italia del siglo XVII.

coda
coda
[Sustantivo]

the final passage of an extended musical composition

coda

coda

Ex: As the orchestra reached the coda, the conductor emphasized the dynamics, guiding the musicians to a thrilling and emphatic finish. 

A medida que la orquesta llegaba a la coda, el director enfatizó las dinámicas, guiando a los músicos hacia un final emocionante y enfático.

compendium
compendium
[Sustantivo]

a concise collection or summary of information, typically presented in a single volume or document

compendio

compendio

Ex: As a traveler, I always carry a compendium of maps to navigate unfamiliar cities and regions. 

Como viajero, siempre llevo un compendio de mapas para navegar por ciudades y regiones desconocidas.

arabesque
arabesque
[Sustantivo]

a decorative motif featuring intricately interwoven lines, often incorporating stylized foliage, tendrils, or scrollwork

arabesco, motivo de arabesco

arabesco, motivo de arabesco

Ex: The palace walls shimmered with arabesques. 

Las paredes del palacio brillaban con arabescos.

canon
canon
[Sustantivo]

a recognized collection of authoritative books, texts, or works within a particular field or tradition, especially in religion

catálogo

catálogo

Ex: Bach's compositions are celebrated as part of the classical music canon. 

Las composiciones de Bach son celebradas como parte del canon de la música clásica.

denouement
denouement
[Sustantivo]

the last section of a literary or dramatic piece where the plot is concluded and all the matters of the work is explained

desenlace

desenlace

Ex: The film’s denouement tied up all loose ends, leaving the audience with a sense of closure. 

El desenlace de la película ató todos los cabos sueltos, dejando a la audiencia con una sensación de cierre.

dirge
dirge
[Sustantivo]

a song, poem, or musical composition expressing grief, especially one performed at a funeral or memorial

canto fúnebre, endecha

canto fúnebre, endecha

Ex: The bagpipes played a haunting dirge that echoed across the moor. 

Las gaitas tocaban una endecha inquietante que resonaba por el páramo.

doggerel
doggerel
[Sustantivo]

humorous and poorly written poetry

poesía burlesca

poesía burlesca

Ex: The poet has been crafting beautiful verses lately, leaving his earlier doggerel behind. 

El poeta ha estado elaborando hermosos versos últimamente, dejando atrás sus anteriores doggerels.

elegy
elegy
[Sustantivo]

a song or poem expressing sadness, especially in the memory of a dead person or a bitter event in the past

elegía

elegía

Ex: In literature, an elegy is a poetic form that expresses sorrow and lamentation, often commemorating the dead or reflecting on the transient nature of life. 

En la literatura, una elegía es una forma poética que expresa tristeza y lamentación, a menudo conmemorando a los muertos o reflexionando sobre la naturaleza transitoria de la vida.

evocative
evocative
[Adjetivo]

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

evocador, sugerente

evocador, sugerente

Ex: The evocative painting captured the essence of a bygone era. 

La pintura evocadora capturó la esencia de una época pasada.

fresco
fresco
[Sustantivo]

a mural painting created by applying water-based pigments onto freshly laid wet plaster

fresco, pintura al fresco

fresco, pintura al fresco

Ex: The artist unveiled a new fresco in the town square, celebrating local heritage. 

El artista desveló un nuevo fresco en la plaza del pueblo, celebrando el patrimonio local.

frieze
frieze
[Sustantivo]

a narrow and decorative border that has engravings or pictures on it, especially above the walls of a room or building

friso, fresco

friso, fresco

Ex: The museum's main hall featured a frieze with intricate carvings of historical events. 

El salón principal del museo presentaba un friso con intrincados tallados de eventos históricos.

histrionic
histrionic
[Adjetivo]

relating to actors, acting, or the theater

histriónico

histriónico

Ex: The play's success owed much to its histrionic flair and bold staging. 

El éxito de la obra debía mucho a su talento histriónico y a su puesta en escena audaz.

to juxtapose

to place two or more things side by side, especially for the purpose of comparison

yuxtaponer

yuxtaponer

Ex: She juxtaposed modern furniture against antique architecture for a striking effect. 

Ella yuxtapuso muebles modernos contra arquitectura antigua para un efecto impactante.

to limn
to limn
[Verbo]

to represent in a drawing or painting, especially in a detailed or expressive manner

dibujar, pintar

dibujar, pintar

Ex: The portrait limns a man weary from war. 

El retrato limna a un hombre cansado por la guerra.

miscellany
miscellany
[Sustantivo]

an assortment of short literary works, such as poems, essays, ballads, and stories, compiled into a single volume

colección

colección

Ex: The library's rare books section included a medieval miscellany of Latin ballads. 

La sección de libros raros de la biblioteca incluía un miscelánea medieval de baladas latinas.

paean
paean
[Sustantivo]

an expression of tribute, praise, or thanksgiving

un elogio, un himno de alabanza

un elogio, un himno de alabanza

Ex: The editorial was a glowing paean to the city's healthcare workers. 

El editorial fue un peán brillante para los trabajadores sanitarios de la ciudad.

soliloquy
soliloquy
[Sustantivo]

a speech that a character in a dramatic play gives in the form of a monologue as a series of inner reflections spoken out loud

monólogo interior, soliloquio

monólogo interior, soliloquio

Ex: The soliloquy served as a window into the character's psyche, shedding light on their motivations and internal struggles. 

El soliloquio sirvió como una ventana a la psique del personaje, arrojando luz sobre sus motivaciones y luchas internas.

tome
tome
[Sustantivo]

a large, heavy, and typically scholarly book, often containing extensive information on a particular subject

tomo

tomo

Ex: The professor assigned a dense tome as required reading for the course, challenging students to delve deeply into the subject matter. 

El profesor asignó un voluminoso tomo como lectura obligatoria para el curso, desafiando a los estudiantes a profundizar en el tema.

valedictory
valedictory
[Adjetivo]

relating to a farewell, especially a formal speech, gesture, or occasion marking departure

de despedida

de despedida

Ex: The ambassador's valedictory dinner was attended by dignitaries from across the region. 

La cena de despedida del embajador fue asistida por dignatarios de toda la región.

didactic
didactic
[Adjetivo]

aiming to teach a moral lesson

didáctico

didáctico

Ex: Some critics argue that the film's message was too didactic, overshadowing its artistic merits. 

Algunos críticos argumentan que el mensaje de la película era demasiado didáctico, eclipsando sus méritos artísticos.

effigy
effigy
[Sustantivo]

a physical illustration of someone, especially a graven image or statue, often life-size

efigie

efigie

Ex: She created a clay effigy of her favorite author. 

Ella creó una efigie de arcilla de su autor favorito.

repertoire
repertoire
[Sustantivo]

a stock of plays, songs, dances, etc. that a company or a performer is prepared to perform

repertorio

repertorio

Ex: The rock band expanded their repertoire with each album, exploring new genres and pushing the boundaries of their musical style. 

La banda de rock amplió su repertorio con cada álbum, explorando nuevos géneros y llevando al límite su estilo musical.

saga
saga
[Sustantivo]

a long story of heroic actions and bravery in old Norse or Icelandic in the Middle Ages, or a modern narrative resembling such a narrative

saga

saga

Ex: He read a saga about a legendary Icelandic warrior who conquered vast lands. 

Leyó una saga sobre un legendario guerrero islandés que conquistó vastas tierras.

to bowdlerize

to delete the sections or words that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate from a play, movie, book, etc.

censurar

censurar

Ex: The network chose to bowdlerize the film to comply with broadcast standards. 

La red optó por censurar la película para cumplir con los estándares de transmisión.

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