For elementary learners: key words for visiting cultural places and talking about arts events.
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museum
a building where important objects from history or art are kept and shown
gallery
a room or building where paintings and other art are shown to the public
exhibition
an event where art or other objects are shown to the public
sculpture
a piece of art made by shaping stone, wood, or metal
concert
a live musical performance in front of an audience
poem
a piece of writing that uses language in a special way, often with rhythm
novel
a long written story about people and events that are usually not real
theatre
a building where plays and other live performances take place
perform
to act, sing, or play music in front of an audience
audience
the group of people who watch or listen to a performance
portrait
a painting, drawing, or photo of a person's face
rhythm
a regular pattern of sounds or beats in music or poetry
costume
special clothing worn by an actor or dancer during a performance
director
the person who controls and guides the making of a film or play
character
a person in a story, film, or play
ticket
a small piece of paper that allows you to enter a show or event
instrument
an object used to make music, such as a guitar or piano
stage
the raised platform in a theatre where actors perform
rehearsal
a practice session before a performance
scene
one part of a film or play that happens in one place
entrance
the door or gate you use to go into a building or event
collection
a group of art objects or books kept together in one place
canvas
a strong cloth surface used for painting on
style
a particular way of doing or making something in art or music
classic
something recognised as very good and important over a long period
review
a piece of writing that gives an opinion about a film, book, or show
applaud
to clap your hands to show you enjoyed a performance
inspiration
a feeling or idea that makes you want to create something
tradition
a custom or way of doing things that has been done for a long time
festival
an organised series of performances or events over several days
biography
a book about the life of a real person, written by someone else
scene
the setting or location shown in a painting or photograph
script
the written text of a play or film that actors learn
fan
a person who admires and supports an artist or performer
performance
the act of performing in front of an audience