art form
[noun]
the creative expression and representation of ideas, emotions, or concepts through architectural design and construction
Ex:
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ballet
[noun]
a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words
Ex:
He
attended
the
ballet
with
his
family
to
appreciate
the
beauty
and
athleticism
of
the
dancers
.
cartoon
[noun]
a humorous drawing on the topics that are covered in the news, usually published in a newspaper or magazine
Ex:
The
editorial
cartoon
made
light
of
the
latest
sports
controversy
.
classical music
[noun]
music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms
Ex:
Many
people
find
that
classical music
has
a
calming
effect
,
making it
a
popular
choice
for
meditation
and
yoga
.
drawing
[noun]
the activity or art of creating illustrations by a pen or pencil
Ex:
Drawing
helps
her
relax
after
a
long
day
.
mime
[noun]
a theatrical technique in which the performer uses body and hand gestures in order to suggest an idea or tell something without using words
Ex:
He
learned
mime
as
part
of
his
acting
training
to
enhance
his
physical
expression
.
musical
[noun]
any theatrical performance that combines singing, dancing, and acting to tell a story
Ex:
novel
[noun]
a long written story that usually involves imaginary characters and places
Ex:
The
fantasy
novel
features
a
world
filled
with
magic
and
mythical creatures
.
opera
[noun]
a musical play sung and performed by singers
Ex:
She
's
an
opera
critic
,
writing
reviews
for
a
popular music
magazine
.
painting
[noun]
the act or art of making pictures, using paints
Ex:
Painting
requires
a
balance
of
creativity
and
technical
skill
.
play
[noun]
a written story that is meant to be performed on a stage, radio, or television
Ex:
They
adapted
the
popular
novel
into
a
television
play
,
bringing
the
story
to
life
on screen
.
poem
[noun]
a written piece with particularly arranged words in a way that, usually rhyme, conveys a lot of emotion and style
Ex:
The
poem
painted
vivid
pictures
of
the
bustling
cityscape
.
pop music
[noun]
popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes
Ex:
sculpture
[noun]
the art of shaping and engraving clay, stone, etc. to create artistic objects or figures
Ex:
The
museum
has
a
section
dedicated
to
the
history
of
sculpture
.
sitcom
[noun]
a humorous show on television or radio with the same characters being involved with numerous funny situations in different episodes
Ex:
His
go-to
comfort
show
is
a
classic
sitcom
from
the
'
90s
.
literature
[noun]
written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems
Ex:
She
enjoys
classic
literature
,
particularly
the
works
of
Shakespeare
.
music
[noun]
the art or science of creating or performing sounds, including melody, harmony, and rhythm
Ex:
She
spends
hours
practicing
music
every day
to
improve
her
skills
.
the performing arts
[noun]
types of art such as dance, drama, and music that are performed in front of an audience
Ex:
She
studied
the
performing arts
at
a
prestigious
university
.
the visual arts
[noun]
art forms such as painting, drawing, sculpting, etc. that people can look at, in contrast to music and literature
Ex:
She
has
always
been
drawn
to
visual arts
like
painting
and
sculpture
.
artist
[noun]
someone who creates drawings, sculptures, paintings, etc. either as their job or hobby
Ex:
She
decided
to
pursue
a
career
as
an
artist
.
actor
[noun]
someone whose job involves performing in movies, plays, or series
Ex:
The
actor
's
ability
to
connect
with
the
audience
on
an
emotional
level
creates
a
memorable
performance
.
composer
[noun]
a person who writes music as their profession
Ex:
Many
composers
study
music
theory
extensively
to
enhance
their
craft
.
conductor
[noun]
someone who guides and directs an orchestra
Ex:
She
's
the first
female
conductor
of
the
renowned
philharmonic
orchestra
.
dancer
[noun]
someone whose profession is dancing
Ex:
The
dancer
follows
a
strict
diet
and
exercise
routine
to
maintain
her
performance
levels
.
choreographer
[noun]
a person who creates and designs dance movements and routines, typically for performances, shows, or productions
Ex:
The
choreographer
worked
closely
with
the
dancers
to
perfect
every
move
.
director
[noun]
a person who manages or is in charge of an activity, department, or organization
Ex:
He
was
appointed
as
the
director
of
the
research
department
due to
his
expertise
in
the
field
.
novelist
[noun]
a writer who explores characters, events, and themes in depth through long narrative stories, particularly novels
Ex:
Many
aspiring
novelists
attend
writing
workshops
to
refine
their
craft
and
gain
feedback
on
their
work
.
singer
[noun]
someone whose job is to use their voice for creating music
Ex:
The
lead
singer
of
the
band
is
also
its
songwriter
.
painter
[noun]
an artist who paints pictures
Ex:
The
painter
captures
everyday life
in
her
city
with
a
unique
style
.
playwright
[noun]
someone who writes plays for the TV, radio, or theater
Ex:
She
aspires
to
be
a
playwright
and
create
powerful
theatrical
works
.
poet
[noun]
a person who writes pieces of poetry
Ex:
She
's
not
just
a
novelist
,
but
also
a
skilled
poet
.
sculptor
[noun]
someone who makes works of art by carving or shaping stone, wood, clay, metal, etc. into different forms
Ex:
The
sculptor
's
workshop
was
filled
with
tools
and
unfinished
pieces
,
each
revealing
the
artist
's
dedication
to
their
craft
.
artistic
[adjective]
involving artists or their work
Ex:
She
possessed
an
artistic
flair
,
effortlessly
creating
stunning
sculptures
from
clay
.
to appear
[verb]
to become visible and noticeable
Ex:
The first
signs
of
spring
appeared
as
the
flowers
started
to
bloom
and
the
trees
budded
.
to carve
[verb]
to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design
Ex:
The
artist
carved
a
detailed
sculpture
from
a
block
of
wood
.
to create
[verb]
to bring something into existence or make something happen
Ex:
The
scientists
created
a
groundbreaking
vaccine
for
the
disease
.
to paint
[verb]
to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration
Ex:
The
artist
painted
the
fence
white
to
match
the
house
.
to listen
[verb]
to give our attention to the sound a person or thing is making
Ex:
Apologies
,
I
got
distracted
and
was
n't
listening
closely
.
song
[noun]
a piece of music that has words
Ex:
The
band
is
known
for
their
rock
songs
with
powerful
lyrics
.
to watch
[verb]
to look at a thing or person and pay attention to it for some time
Ex:
The
audience
eagerly
watched
the
actors
on
stage
during
the
play
.
classical
[adjective]
related to music that is respected, serious, and is typically from the Western tradition
Ex:
to sing
[verb]
to use one's voice in order to produce musical sounds in the form of a tune or song
Ex:
He
sings
a
duet
with
his
sister
at
the
family
gathering
.
to write
[verb]
to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil
Ex:
They
grabbed
a
marker
to
write
a
message
on
the
whiteboard
.
cultural
[adjective]
involving a society's customs, traditions, beliefs, and other related matters
Ex:
The
festival
celebrates
the
rich
cultural
diversity
of
the
community
through
music
,
dance
,
and
food
.
activity
[noun]
something that a person spends time doing, particularly to accomplish a certain purpose
Ex:
Playing
board games
with
family
is
an
entertaining
activity
for
the
weekends
.
rock concert
[noun]
a live musical performance featuring a band or artist playing rock music
Ex:
He
has
never
missed
a
rock concert
in
his
city
.
to visit
[verb]
to go somewhere because we want to spend time with someone
Ex:
She
's
planning
to
visit
her
pen pal
in
France
next
year
.
art gallery
[noun]
a building where works of art are displayed for the public to enjoy
Ex:
The
art gallery
hosts
regular
events
,
including
workshops
and
lectures
,
to
engage
the
community
in
creative
discussions
.
to read
[verb]
to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning
Ex:
It
's
important
to
read
the
terms
and
conditions
before
agreeing
.
theater
[noun]
a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed
Ex:
The
theater
downtown
is
putting on
a
Shakespeare
production
.