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ACT Humanities - Performance Arts and Media

Here you will learn some English words related to performance arts and media, such as "farce", "reprise", "ensemble", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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ACT Vocabulary for Humanities
ballroom

an extremely large room that is primarily used for formal dancing

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piece

a single composition or creation created by an artist, author or musician

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premiere

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

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adaptation

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

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farce

a comic movie or play that depicts unlikely or silly situations by the use of buffoonery

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stage direction

a text in the script of a play, giving an instruction regarding the movement, position, etc. of actors

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voice actor

a performer who provides voices for animated films, TV shows, video games, commercials, audiobooks, and other media where speaking voices are needed

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backdrop

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

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script

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

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ensemble

a cohesive group of performers in ballet or theater who work together in synchronized movements or actions to support the main performers or create a backdrop for the production

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screenwriter

a person whose job is to write scripts for movies, TV series, etc.

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act

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

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auditorium

a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

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prop

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

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amphitheater

a venue featuring a central stage surrounded by rising tiers of seating, providing unobstructed views for the audience and enhancing the acoustics for performances

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repertoire

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

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post-production

the stage in filmmaking that involves editing, adding special effects, and other activities that occur after principal photography is completed

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streaming service

a platform or service that allows users to stream and access a wide range of audio, video, or other media content over the internet

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webinar

a seminar conducted over the internet

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broadcast

the distribution of audio or video content to a wide audience, typically through radio or television, using a network or airwaves

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expose

a detailed and usually investigative report or disclosure that reveals the hidden or scandalous aspects of a person, organization, or situation, often involving unethical or illegal activities

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coverage

the reporting of specific news or events by the media

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periodical

a publication, especially about a technical subject, that is produced regularly

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publicity

actions or information that are meant to gain the support or attention of the public

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sensationalist

a person who focuses on exaggerating shocking or dramatic details to grab attention or provoke strong emotions

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investigative

involving thorough examination or research to uncover facts or information

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to reprise

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

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to dramatize

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

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to debut

to perform or appear in public for the first time, especially as a professional or artist

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to choreograph

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

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