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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
premiere
[noun]

the first public screening or performance of a movie or play

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

Ex: adaptation of the Broadway musical featured elaborate sets and stunning choreography that dazzled audiences .
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farce
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a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

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

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backdrop
[noun]

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

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

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act
[noun]

a singer, band or musician who performs on a stage

Ex: The act captivated the crowd with their smooth and soulful melodies .
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a large building or hall where people are gathered to attend a concert, public speech, play, etc.

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

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

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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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coverage
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the reporting of specific news or events by the media

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

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

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

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investigative
[Adjective]

involving thorough examination or research to uncover facts or information

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

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

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

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

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