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Arts

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art
1.
art
Noun

the use of creativity and imagination to express emotions and ideas by making things like paintings, sculptures, music, etc.

Ballet is an art that combines movement and music in a beautiful way.

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paint
2.
paint
Verb

to cover a surface or object with a colored liquid, usually for decoration

They spent the weekend painting their living room walls a soothing shade of blue.

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sculpture
3.
sculp
ture
Noun

a solid figure or object made as a work of art by shaping and carving wood, clay, stone, etc.

The park was adorned with various sculptures, each representing a different aspect of local culture.

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draw
4.
draw
Verb

to make a picture of something using a pencil, pen, etc. without coloring it

He drew a cute cat on the paper for his little sister.

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photography
5.
pho
tog
ra
phy
Noun

the process, art, or profession of capturing photographs or recording videos

She took a course to learn the basics of photography.

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pottery
6.
po
tte
ry
Noun

the skill or activity of making dishes, pots, etc. using clay

She enjoys pottery as a creative hobby, making mugs and bowls.

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design
7.
de
sign
Verb

to make drawings according to which something will be constructed or produced

The architect often designs modern homes with sustainable features.

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dance
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dance
Verb

to move the body to music in a special way

During the carnival, everyone were dancing in the streets.

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ballet
9.
ba
llet
Noun

a form of performing art that narrates a story using complex dance movements set to music but no words

The ballet performance captivated the audience with its elegant choreography and beautiful music.

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drama
10.
dra
ma
Noun

a play that is performed in a theater, on TV, or radio

He listens to a popular radio drama during his morning commute.

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performance
11.
per
for
mance
Noun

the act of presenting something such as a play, piece of music, etc. for entertainment

He received applause for his performance in the school play.

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exhibition
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exh
i
bi
tion
Noun

a public event at which paintings, photographs, or other things are shown

The art museum's latest exhibition features works by contemporary artists from around the world.

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style
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style
Verb

to design, arrange, or present something in a particular way

The fashion designer wanted to style the runway show with a mix of bold colors and elegant silhouettes.

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music
14.
mu
sic
Noun

a series of sounds made by instruments or voices, arranged in a way that is pleasant to listen to

He plays the piano and enjoys composing beautiful music.

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literature
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li
te
ra
ture
Noun

written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

Her personal library was filled with an extensive collection of world literature, from ancient epics to contemporary short stories.

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genre
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gen
re
Noun

a style of art, music, literature, film, etc. that has its own special features

Impressionism is a genre of painting known for its focus on light and color.

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studio
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stu
dio
Noun

a room where a painter, musician, or other artists works in

The artist spent all day in her studio painting a new landscape.

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audience
18.
au
dience
Noun

a group of people who have gathered to watch and listen to a play, concert, etc.

He was nervous to speak in front of a large audience.

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craft
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craft
Noun

a practice requiring experience and skill, in which objects are made with one's hands

Pottery is a craft that has been practiced for thousands of years.

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theater
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thea
ter
Noun

a place, usually a building, with a stage where plays and shows are performed

My sister and I are going to the theater to see a play tonight.

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