[B] Describing Arts and Performances II

LET'S UNDERSTAND 3 📚

More Words about Performance Arts

AUDIENCE

II. NOUNS

A. encore

a demand from the audience to perform an additional song or piece of music after a show or concert has ended

Example:

The hyped-up audience has cheered for multiple encores at the end of his concert and he sang enthusiastically.

B. standing ovation

when an entire audience stands up and while applauding as a display of appreciation at the end of a performance

Example:

Hannah Mendez's performance received a standing ovation from the panel of judges which brought her to tears.

C. masterpiece

a work of art or performance made or done with extraordinary skill

Example:

The play's theme song is considered a symphonic masterpiece by music critics.

D.flop

a movie, play, or other performance that is not successful; a complete failure

Example:

The film was a box-office flop and a lot of moviegoers criticized the performance of the stars on social media.

II. ADJECTIVES

A. up-and-coming

gaining progress and likely to become very successful in the near future

Example:

Katerina is being hailed as one of the youngest up-and-coming ballerinas of the new generation.

B. lauded

spoken highly of or highly praised

Example:

The orcherstra's performances are internationally lauded and every show of their tour is always sold out.

C. unconvincing

not convincing; does not seem or sound true or real

Example:

Both Erik's look and acting in the TV series ""Friends and Foes"" were very unconvincing which made the producers think about casting someone else for the role in the next season.

II. VERBS

A. boo

make a noise to express disapproval or contempt, usually from an audience

Example:

The crowd booed as the controversial pianist appeared on the stage.

B. bomb

to fail or do very badly in a performance

Example:

Despite her stellar performance in the movie Black Fangs, she bombed in the sequel.

C. typecast

to always assign or give an actor or actress the same type of role to play

Example:

Because of her outstanding performance in the movie Charlotte's Tale, she has been typecast as a dumb blonde.

D. miscast

to assign the wrong or unsuitable role to an actor or actress

Example:

The young actress has unfortunately been miscast in the role of Kristella - she wasn't able to pull of the backstabbing nature of the antagonist.

LET'S DO THE CHALLENGE!

Direction: Complete the sentences by using the words in Let's Understand in the correct form.

Visitors of the Peanut Gallery generally agree that the excellent paintings in the exhibit are all .
Since Jamil played the boy-next-door on several different TV series, he seemed to be in this role.
One of the worst nightmares of any performer would be getting by the audience in the middle of their performance.
Every new artist's dream is to someday have an entire stadium call out for a/an during their concert.
Lisa received the award for the 'Best Actress' even if that was just her first move role. She beat all other new actresses who had more experience than her.
Jerome and Henry are both fine and seasoned actors but they seemed to be for the roles of the twins in the show.
After her last song number, she was given a by the audience as she bowed to the fans who were extremely delighted by her performance.

B: Make your own sentences using two of the words/expressions from each category.

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LET'S TALK!

Direction: Answer the following questions about yourself.

What do you think is the best thing about driving? The worst?
What's your favorite mode of transportation? Why?
What kind of accommodation do you usually stay in when traveling? What do you like about it?
How would you describe your holiday of a lifetime?
If you could go on a trip that is out of the ordinary, what would it be?

LET'S RECAP! 📝

Which three words/phrases were the most challenging to understand or remember?

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