020. The Performance Arts: Reviews and Critiques

having a higher or exaggerated reputation or value than something truly deserves

(of phrases, words, ideas, etc.) used so much that it has lost its effect, interest, or originality

not connected in an orderly or coherent way

not probable and difficult to believe

suggestive of sexual impropriety

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

extremely distressing or traumatic, causing intense emotional pain or suffering

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

easy to remember or worth remembering, particularly because of being different or special

so memorable that being forgotten is impossible

presented or expressed in a restrained or subtle manner

boring and repetitive, often causing frustration or weariness due to a lack of variety or interest

causing great amusement and laughter

the noise people make by clapping, and sometimes shouting, in order to express their enjoyment or approval

an additional or repeated piece that is performed at the end of a concert, because the audience has asked for it

enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)

an official decision based on which something is given to someone

working hard to promote an enterprise

a piece of art created with great skill, which is an artist's best work

to give a strong, negative review or opinion about something

to criticize someone or something harshly in the public, especially in a newspaper

to praise or express admiration for someone or something

(of a movie, play, etc.) to fail disastrously

used to vocalize disapproval, dissatisfaction, or disdain, particularly in response to something disliked or unwelcome

something that is unsuccessful or fails to meet expectations, such as a movie, play, or product

to assign the roles of a play, motion picture, etc. to unsuitable actors

involving a lack of credibility or persuasiveness

a meeting during which actors, singers, or dancers show their skills and abilities in front of casting directors, producers, or other decision-makers to be considered for a role in a production

a session of practice in which performers prepare themselves for a public performance of a concert, play, etc.

the act of forming a personal understanding or mental image of something based on individual perception or analysis

a version of a song performed or recorded by someone other than the original artist

a representation by picture or portraiture