Vocabulary for IELTS (General) - Movie and Theater

Here you will learn some English words about movie and theater, such as "cast", "edit", "scenario", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for IELTS (General)

the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold

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cast [noun]

all the actors and actresses in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: A talented cast can make even a simple story compelling .
dramatic [adjective]

related to acting, plays, or the theater

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to edit [verb]

to choose and arrange the parts that are crucial to the story of a movie, show, etc. and cut out unnecessary ones

Ex: In the editing room , the team worked tirelessly to edit the action sequences .
genre [noun]

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Ex: Abstract art is a genre that breaks away from traditional representation .
interval [noun]

a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance

Ex: The performers used the interval to prepare for the next scene .
preview [noun]

the showing of a movie, play, exhibition, etc. to a selected audience before its public release

Ex: The play had a preview performance to gather audience feedback .

to provide money for and be in charge of the making of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: The wealthy philanthropist decided to produce a documentary on environmental conservation .
release [noun]

a product such as a new movie, video game, etc. made available to the public

Ex: Fans queued for the release of the limited-edition book .
scenario [noun]

a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play

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script [noun]

a written text that a movie, show, or play is based on

Ex: She worked with the director to revise the script before filming began .
to shoot [verb]

to film or take a photograph of something

Ex: She plans to shoot her first short film next month .
villain [noun]

the main bad character in a movie, story, play, etc.

Ex: The villain ’s motives were revealed at the end of the story .
stunt [noun]

a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie

Ex: She trained for months to master the complex stunt for her upcoming film .

a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play

Ex: Hollywood has produced countless adaptations of literary works , bringing beloved stories to life on the silver screen .

to turn a book, story, or an event into a movie or play

Ex: The acclaimed director was hired to dramatize the bestselling novel into a blockbuster film .
feature [noun]

the main full-length film shown in a cinema program

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a representation that an actor or a performer gives of an artistic or musical piece that shows their understanding and feeling toward it

Ex: The singer 's interpretation of the ballad moved listeners to tears , evoking a sense of nostalgia and longing .

to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.

Ex: The actor 's ability to portray villains with depth and charisma has made him a sought-after talent in Hollywood .
theatrical [adjective]

of, relating to, or connected with the theater as an art form or profession

Ex: He enrolled in a theatrical workshop to improve his acting .
ad lib [adverb]

without prior practice or preparation

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allegory [noun]

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

Ex: The sculpture of blindfolded Justice is an allegory .

the part of a theater, concert hall, or other venue where the audience sits to watch a performance

Ex: The school assembly was held in the auditorium , where students gathered to listen to announcements and performances .

an ending to an episode of a series that keeps the audience in suspense

Ex: The movie 's cliffhanger ending left audiences clamoring for a sequel , eager to see how the story would unfold and the characters ' fates resolved .
prop [noun]

any object used by actors in the performance of a movie or play

Ex: The magician ’s hat was just a prop for the illusion .
costume [noun]

pieces of clothing worn by actors or performers for a role, or worn by someone to look like another person or thing

Ex: The film 's success was partly attributed to its stunning visual effects and detailed period costumes that transported viewers to another era .

to give instructions to actors and organize the scenes or flow of a movie, play, etc.

Ex: The director spent hours on set , directing the actors to bring their characters to life .
heroine [noun]

the main female character in a story, book, film, etc., typically known for great qualities

Ex: The heroine of the book is a young girl with special abilities .
audience [noun]

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

Ex: The audience clapped loudly at the end of the performance .
scene [noun]

a part of a movie, play or book in which the action happens in one place or is of one particular type

Ex: The opening scene of the movie was shot in Paris .

a person or an animal represented in a book, play, movie, etc.

Ex: Hamlet is a tragic character in Shakespeare ’s play .