Performing Arts

7 words in this vocabulary list

noun a type of classical music that is composed for a small group of instruments, typically performed in a small room or chamber

  • The concert featured a beautiful performance of chamber music by a renowned string quartet.
  • I love listening to chamber music while relaxing at home.
  • Let's grab some snacks and chill out to some chamber music tonight.
  • The collaboration between the different instruments in chamber music is like a conversation among friends.

noun a person who performs magic tricks for entertainment

adjective used to describe something related to or characteristic of a magician

  • The magician performed a series of impressive tricks during the magic show.
  • Did you see that magician pull a rabbit out of his hat? It was so cool!
  • That magician is a total wizard with his sleight of hand.
  • She was a magician with words, able to craft stories that captivated her audience.

noun a large room or building for public gatherings, typically used for concerts, plays, or other performances

  • The music hall was a popular venue for classical concerts and opera performances.
  • Let's go check out a show at the music hall this weekend.
  • The music hall is where all the cool bands play.
  • Her mind was like a music hall, filled with beautiful melodies and harmonies.

noun a type of entertainment popular chiefly in the US in the early 20th century, featuring a mixture of specialty acts such as burlesque comedy and song and dance

  • Vaudeville was a popular form of entertainment in the early 20th century.
  • I heard they're bringing back vaudeville acts at the old theater downtown.
  • Vaudeville shows were the bomb back in the day.
  • His storytelling had a vaudeville-like quality, full of humor and exaggeration.

noun a stringed musical instrument of treble pitch, played with a horsehair bow

  • The violinist performed a beautiful concerto at the symphony orchestra.
  • I love playing my violin in the park on sunny days.
  • She totally rocked out on the violin during the talent show.
  • The violin's melancholic melody echoed through the empty halls.

noun a person who helps students in music by playing the piano for them during lessons and rehearsals

  • The répétiteur guided the students through the complex musical score.
  • The répétiteur helped us practice for the upcoming performance.
  • I heard the répétiteur is really strict during rehearsals.
  • In a way, the répétiteur acts as a musical coach for the performers.

noun a person who plays the accordion

  • The accordionist performed a beautiful piece at the classical music concert.
  • I heard the accordionist playing outside the cafe yesterday.
  • That accordionist really knows how to jam out on the accordion.
  • The accordionist's fingers danced across the keys like a whirlwind.