Essential Vocabulary for TOEFL - Cinema and Theater
Here you will learn some English words about cinema and theater, such as "trailer", "stage", "cast", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.
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a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words
a well-known street in New York City where many theaters are located, which is considered the center of theater industry in the US
a full-length movie that has a story
a selection from different parts of a movie, TV series, games, etc. shown before they become available to the public
a book, movie, play, etc. that continues and extends the story of an earlier one
a thing that achieves great widespread popularity or financial success, particularly a movie, book, or other product
a well-known and highly respected piece of writing, music, or movie that is considered valuable and of high quality
to present a play or other event to an audience
to choose a performer to play a role in a movie, opera, play, etc.
to change a book or play in a way that can be made into a movie, TV series, etc.
a movie, TV program, etc. that is based on a book or play
to edit a film and prepare it by removing or reordering parts of it
to make a movie, music, etc. available to the public
the place where tickets for admission to an event are sold
to practice a play, piece of music, etc. before the public performance
to play the role of a character in a movie, play, etc.
to explain the events taking place in a movie, documentary, etc. as part of the program itself
the act of supervising the cast and crew and giving them instructions in the production of a motion picture, play, etc.
to give a hint, signal, or prompt to a performer to act, speak, or continue
the style in which a movie is shot
to change the original language of a movie or TV show into another language
the final practice of a play or live show, in which the same costumes and lights are used as the live performance
related to acting, plays, or the theater
(of images or drawings in a movie) made to appear as if they are in motion
the raw material that is filmed by a video or movie camera
a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features
a written description of the characters, events, or settings in a movie or play
the script and written instructions used in producing a motion picture
a very strong beam of light that can be cast on someone or something, particularly a person on stage
a main part of a play, opera, or ballet
a short break between different parts of a theatrical or musical performance
an actor who plays the main role in a play or movie
a dangerous and difficult action that shows great skill and is done to entertain people, typically as part of a movie
the most significant moment in a story, play, movie, etc. with a high dramatic suspense
an unexpected turn in the course of events
the events that have happened to a character before their story in a book, movie, etc. begins
transcribed or translated words of the narrative or dialogues of a movie or TV show, appearing at the bottom of the screen to help deaf people or those who do not understand the language
the musical piece that is played at the beginning or the end of a TV or radio program or a motion picture
