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Vocabulary on the theme of performing arts.

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(Basic vocabulary coming soon)

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 Types of Performing Arts
 On the Stage
 Behind the Scenes
 Dance
 Circus and Magic
 Performing Arts-Related Verbs
 Performing Arts Vocabulary at a Glance
 Performing Arts Vocabulary Exercise
 Advanced Performing Arts Vocabulary
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Types of Performing Arts
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A view of a stage with types of performing arts shown, such as ballet, a comedy show and the circus.
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theatre
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theatre.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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play
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play.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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dance performance
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dance performance.mp3 (30.1 KB)
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ballet
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ballet.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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concert
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concert.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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opera
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opera.mp3 (17.86 KB)
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musical theatre
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musical theater.mp3 (29.59 KB)
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musical
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musical.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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circus
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circus.mp3 (22.96 KB)
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magic
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magic.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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puppet show
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puppet show.mp3 (21.94 KB)
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spoken word
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spoken word.mp3 (28.06 KB)
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comedy show
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comedy show.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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stand-up comedy
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stand-up comedy.mp3 (31.63 KB)
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movie
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movie.mp3 (17.86 KB)
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film
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film.mp3 (17.35 KB)
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TV show
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TV show.mp3 (30.1 KB)
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On the Stage
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on-the-stage
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A theatre rehearsal with vocabulary words, such as stage, costume and band.
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1actress: Though still used, the word actor is more and more in use for both male and female performers.

For more on musical instruments, visit the Musical Instrument Vocabulary (coming soon) page.

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actor
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actor.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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actress
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actress.mp3 (20.92 KB)
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costume
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costume.mp3 (18.88 KB)
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set
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set.mp3 (21.94 KB)
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stage
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stage.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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curtains
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curtains.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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comedy
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comedy.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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drama
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drama.mp3 (26.53 KB)
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audience
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audience.mp3 (19.9 KB)
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instrument
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instrument.mp3 (23.98 KB)
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band
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band.mp3 (17.86 KB)
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orchestra
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orchestra.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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conductor
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conductor.mp3 (24.49 KB)
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puppet
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puppet.mp3 (17.35 KB)
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choir
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choir.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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Behind the Scenes
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behind-the-scenes
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Behind the scenes of a production, with vocabulary words like script, director and lyrics.
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script
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script.mp3 (23.98 KB)
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character
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character.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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dialogue
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dialogue.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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song
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song.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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music
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music.mp3 (20.92 KB)
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lyrics
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lyrics.mp3 (18.88 KB)
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note
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note.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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puppeteer
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puppeteer.mp3 (25.51 KB)
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microphone
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microphone.mp3 (25.51 KB)
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director
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director.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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camera
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camera.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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Dance
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dance
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A dance studio with vocabulary, such as jazz, tap and choreography.
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dance studio
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dance studio.mp3 (27.04 KB)
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dancer
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dancer.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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choreography
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choreography.mp3 (30.1 KB)
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choreographer
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choreographer.mp3 (34.69 KB)
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step
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step.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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barre
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barre.mp3 (20.92 KB)
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pointe shoes
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pointe shoes.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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ballet
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ballet_0.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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contemporary
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contemporary.mp3 (26.53 KB)
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hip-hop
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hip-hop.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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jazz
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jazz.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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tap
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tap.mp3 (16.84 KB)
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latin
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latin.mp3 (18.37 KB)
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ballroom
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ballroom.mp3 (21.94 KB)
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Circus and Magic
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circus-and-magic
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Inside a circus with vocabulary, such as magician, acrobat and clown.
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circus artist
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circus artist.mp3 (33.16 KB)
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circus performer
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circus performer.mp3 (30.1 KB)
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acrobat
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acrobat.mp3 (27.55 KB)
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clown
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clown.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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juggler
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juggler.mp3 (20.92 KB)
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trapeze
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trapeze.mp3 (23.98 KB)
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tightrope
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tightrope.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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tent
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tent_0.mp3 (22.96 KB)
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magician
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magician.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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card
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card.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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trick
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trick.mp3 (15.31 KB)
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wand
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wand.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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mime
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mime.mp3 (18.88 KB)
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Performing Arts-Related Verbs
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performing-arts-related-verbs
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Performance Arts-Related verbs, like to compose, to direct and to disappear.
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to sing
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to sing.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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to play
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to play.mp3 (18.88 KB)
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to compose
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to compose.mp3 (26.53 KB)
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to act
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to act.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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to direct
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to direct.mp3 (26.02 KB)
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to dance
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to dance.mp3 (19.9 KB)
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to choreograph
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to choreograph.mp3 (26.53 KB)
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to appear
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to appear.mp3 (24.49 KB)
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to disappear
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to disappear.mp3 (32.65 KB)
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to juggle
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to juggle.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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to mime
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to mime.mp3 (22.96 KB)
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Performing Arts Vocabulary at a Glance
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performing-arts-vocabulary-at-a-glance
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Basic performing arts vocabulary, such as types of performing arts and key theatre vocabulary on the stage.
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A dance studio and a theatre behind the scenes with basic vocabulary ,such as dancer, jazz and script.
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A circus and performing arts verbs with basic vocabulary, such as acrobat, to compose and to dance.
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Performing Arts Vocabulary Exercise
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performing-arts-vocabulary-exercise
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Advanced Performing Arts Vocabulary
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Performing Arts Terms
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Stage Vocabulary
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Stage Vocabulary
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Advanced Performing Arts-Related Verbs
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Exercise – Advanced Performing Arts Vocabulary
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Performing Arts Terms
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performing-arts-terms
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performing artsArt forms that are performed for an audience.
performanceAn event where people entertain an audience live on stage.
showSynonym for “performance” when talking about live productions.
entertainmentActivities or performances that are fun, joyful and relaxing.
creativityUsing imagination to come up with original ideas.
expressionCommunicating ideas and thoughts through words, actions or art.
improvisationMaking up a story, speech or scene without using a prepared script.
auditionA short performance with the goal of being cast in a show or getting a job in the performing arts.
rehearsalWhen people practise an act before the real performance.
break a legWhat people say instead of “good luck” right before a performer goes on stage. 
the show must go onSomething a person says when a performance or plan must be carried out, despite many problems and obstacles.
to upstage someoneTo do things that take attention away from another performer, and make the audience focus on you instead.
to steal the showTo give such a great performance that you capture most of the audience’s attention.  
show business
showbiz 		The industry of film, TV, theatre and music. 
a numberAn individual song, dance or other type of act that is part of a larger show.
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performing arts
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performing arts.mp3 (30.1 KB)
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performance
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performance.mp3 (23.98 KB)
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show
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show.mp3 (19.9 KB)
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entertainment
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entertainment.mp3 (25 KB)
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creativity
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creativity.mp3 (25.51 KB)
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expression
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expression.mp3 (25.51 KB)
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improvisation
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improvisation.mp3 (29.08 KB)
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audition
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audition.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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rehearsal
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rehearsal.mp3 (22.96 KB)
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break a leg
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break a leg.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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the show must go on
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the show must go on.mp3 (36.73 KB)
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to upstage someone
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to upstage someone.mp3 (40.31 KB)
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to steal the show
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to steal the show.mp3 (29.08 KB)
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show business
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show business.mp3 (24.49 KB)
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showbiz
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showbiz.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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a number
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a number.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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Stage Vocabulary
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stage-vocabulary
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act (in a show)A major section of a show or performance, made up of different scenes.
scene (in a show)A small part of a show where the action takes place in the same location.
playwrightA person who writes scripts for plays.
ensembleA group of actors, dancers or musicians who perform together.
chorusIn opera, an organized group of singers who sing together in harmony.
ariaA song sung by a single singer in an opera, to show the character’s deep feelings.
movementThe act of moving your body, a part of your body or your position.
rhythmA repeated pattern of sounds or movements in music and dance.
monologueA long speech spoken by only one actor/actress.
skillA specific ability or technique that a stage performer learns by repeated practice.
stage leftFor the people on stage, it is the left side. For the audience, this would be the right side. 
stage rightFor the people on stage, it is the right side. For the audience, this would be the left side.
illusionWhen someone makes something non-existent or false appear real.
illusionistA person who creates large visual illusions.
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act
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act.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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scene
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scene .mp3 (19.9 KB)
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playwright
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playwright.mp3 (23.47 KB)
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ensemble
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ensemble.mp3 (22.96 KB)
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chorus
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chorus.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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aria
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aria.mp3 (19.39 KB)
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movement
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movement.mp3 (21.43 KB)
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rhythm
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rhythm.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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monologue
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monologue.mp3 (22.45 KB)
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skill
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skill.mp3 (20.92 KB)
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stage left
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stage left.mp3 (27.55 KB)
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stage right
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stage right.mp3 (24.49 KB)
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illusion
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illusion.mp3 (21.94 KB)
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illusionist
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illusionist.mp3 (27.04 KB)
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Musical Performance Terms
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musical-performance-terms
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concertA live performance where artists play music for an audience.
recitalA small music or dance performance given by students or a single musician to show their progress.
jam sessionA place where musicians improvise music and practise together informally.
venueThe specific place where an event, concert or show is held.
stadiumA very large sports arena that’s outside or covered by a dome.
clubA place indoors where people go to listen to music, dance and socialize.
festivalAn event, usually outside, that lasts one or more days. It features many artists and acts on different stages.
recording studioA soundproof room with special equipment where people record and edit music.
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concert
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concert_0.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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recital
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recital.mp3 (25 KB)
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jam session
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jam session.mp3 (26.02 KB)
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venue
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venue.mp3 (14.29 KB)
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stadium
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stadium.mp3 (23.98 KB)
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club
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club.mp3 (16.84 KB)
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festival
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festival_0.mp3 (20.41 KB)
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recording studio
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recording studio.mp3 (35.71 KB)
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Advanced Performing Arts-Related Verbs
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to auditionTo try to get a role or a job by performing for the director or person in charge. 
to practiseTo work on a skill repeatedly in order to get better at it.
to jamTo play instruments together without planning or a specific goal.
to put on a showTo prepare and perform for an audience.
to stageTo organize, prepare and perform a show on stage for an audience. More serious and technical than “to put on a show.”
to memorizeTo learn something by heart so that you can say or play it without looking at notes.
to rehearseTo practise before a real performance.
to improviseTo do something without planning beforehand.
to tell a jokeTo recount something funny, often a story, where the goal is to make people laugh. 
to learn linesTo study the words in a script and be able to say them without looking.
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Exercise – Advanced Performing Arts Vocabulary
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Emotions & Feelings Vocabulary
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/en/node/30303
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Body Parts Vocabulary
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/en/node/32272
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Appearance & Description Vocabulary
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/en/node/32855
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Clothing Vocabulary
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/en/node/32273
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Action Words (Verbs) Vocabulary
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/en/node/38647
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Colour Vocabulary
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/en/node/30302
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