Talent Show Vocabulary

noun a public official appointed to decide cases in a court of law

verb to form an opinion or conclusion about someone or something after careful consideration

• The judge carefully considered all the evidence before making a ruling.
• I heard the judge is known for being tough but fair in the courtroom.
• Don't worry about him, he's just a judgmental judge.
• She always seems to judge a book by its cover before getting to know the person.

noun a buzzer used in talent shows to send a contestant directly to the next round or final

adjective describing the buzzer as being made of gold or having a golden color

• The contestant received the golden buzzer from the judge, securing their spot in the next round.
• Wow, did you see that singer get the golden buzzer? They were amazing!
• That performance was so good, they definitely deserved the golden buzzer.
• Receiving the golden buzzer was like winning the lottery for the contestant.

noun a type of singing that is performed without any musical accompaniment

adverb sung without instrumental accompaniment

• The choir performed a beautiful a capella rendition of the national anthem.
• We sang a few songs a capella at the campfire last night.
• The group decided to go a capella for their next performance.
• His speech was so powerful, it was like he was speaking a capella in a crowded room.