Topic-Related Verbs - Verbs Related to Art and Media

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to art and media such as "doodle", "illustrate", and "sculpt".

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Topic-Related Verbs
to star [verb]

to act as a main character in a play, movie, etc.

Ex: The child actress stars in a popular TV show aimed at young audiences .
to play [verb]

to perform music on a musical instrument

Ex: Play a classical piece on the piano .

to create a sequence of dance steps, often set to music, for a performance or production

Ex: The professional choreographed the intricate dance sequence for the music video .

to begin playing a musical instrument, typically referring to the start of a performance or music session

Ex: The orchestra struck up a majestic overture to commence the concert .

to aimlessly draw lines and shapes, particularly when one is bored

Ex: The student doodles on the back of his exam paper while waiting for time to be up .

to watch a movie, play, TV show, etc. in advance of public presentation

Ex: The director previews the final cut of the film before its premiere .

to start listening to or watching a specific program by adjusting the radio or television

Ex: He tuned into the sports channel to catch the highlights of the game .

to listen to or watch something again after recording it

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to perform a role or a scene on stage

Ex: Last night , the cast acted out a powerful monologue that left the audience in tears .

to capture or represent something in a photograph or drawing

Ex: He pictures his family members against the backdrop of the sunset .

to use pictures in a book, magazine, etc.

Ex: They illustrate the travel guidebook with maps and photographs of landmarks .

to form figures and objects by cutting and carving hard materials such as wood, stone, metal, etc.

Ex: The sculptor sculpted a lifelike animal out of wood with precise detailing .

to bring characters or objects to life through movement using animation techniques or computer programs

Ex: He is animating a series of illustrations to create a dynamic storytelling experience .

to produce an elementary and quick drawing of someone or something

Ex: The artist sketches the architectural details of the building before starting the final artwork .
to stage [verb]

to present a play or other event to an audience

Ex: The theater group plans to stage a new production of Romeo and Juliet this summer .

to use a camera to take a picture of something

Ex: The traveler photographs landmarks while exploring new cities .
to dub [verb]

to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language

Ex: She was hired to dub the lead character in the Japanese anime series for its English release .
to debut [verb]

to introduce something or someone to the public for the first time

Ex: The artist debuted her new collection at the gallery opening .

to present a work, such as a performance, film, or artwork, publicly for the first time

Ex: The dance company premiered a contemporary piece choreographed by a renowned artist .

to repeat or perform again, especially a musical or theatrical piece

Ex: They reprised the chorus for the encore performance .