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Epic
Title: Epic
Pronunciation: /ˈɛpɪk/
Part of speech: adjective/noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈɛpɪk
Definition: (adjective) Of unusually great size or extent; (noun) A long film, book, or other work portraying heroic deeds and adventures
Example
The film was an epic adventure set in ancient times
Feature film
Title: Feature film
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːtʃə fɪlm/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈfiːtʃə fɪlm
A full-length film intended as the main presentation in a movie theater
The director’s latest project is a feature film about a historical event
Frame
Title: Frame
Pronunciation: /freɪm/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Definition: (noun) A single image from a series of images composing a motion picture; (verb) To construct or compose as a frame of reference
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: framed (past tense)
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /freɪm
Example
The director carefully chose each frame of the film to convey the desired emotion
Floodlight
Title: Floodlight
Pronunciation: /ˈflʌdlaɪt/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: floodlit (past tense)
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˈflʌdlaɪt
(noun) A broad, intense beam of artificial light; (verb) To illuminate with a floodlight
The stage was floodlit for the outdoor performance
projector
Title: projector
Pronunciation: /prəˈdʒektər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /prəˈdʒektər
A device for projecting photographic slides, film, or transparencies on to a screen
The school purchased a new digital projector for the auditorium
Reel
Title: Reel
Pronunciation: /riːl/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ree’l
Synonym: spool
Opposite: unwind
a cylindrical device on which film, wire, thread, or other flexible materials can be wound
The film reel spun as the movie played
Interpretation
Title: Interpretation
Pronunciation: /ɪnˌtɜː.prɪˈteɪ.ʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: in’terpreta’tion
Synonym: explanation
Opposite: misinterpretation
The action of explaining the meaning of something
Her interpretation of the painting was unique and thought-provoking
Premiere
Title: Premiere
Pronunciation: /prɪˈmɪər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: pre’miere
Synonym: debut
Opposite: finale
The first public performance or showing of a play, film, etc
The premiere of the new movie was attended by many celebrities
score
Title: score
Pronunciation: /skɔːr/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: sco’re
Synonym: tally
Opposite: lose
The number of points, goals, runs, etc. achieved in a game or by a team or individual
The final score was tied at 2-2
spotlight
Title: spotlight
Pronunciation: /ˈspɒt.laɪt/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a strong beam of light that illuminates a small area, used especially to center attention on a particular person or thing
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive
Stress marks: ‘spotlight
Synonym: focus
Opposite: shadow
Example
The singer stepped into the spotlight and began to perform
Backstage
Title: Backstage
Pronunciation: /ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the area behind the stage in a theatre, especially the dressing rooms and other facilities for performers
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: back’stage
Synonym: behind the scenes
Opposite: onstage
Example
The actors gathered backstage before the show
Legendary
Title: Legendary
Pronunciation: /ˈledʒ.ən.dər.i/
Part of speech: adjective
Countable or uncountable: Countable (in the sense of a legendary person) / Uncountable (in the sense of legendary status)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (in the sense of having legendary status)
Stress marks: ‘legendary
Synonym: famous
Opposite: unknown
very famous and admired
The legendary musician performed at the concert
Theatrical
Title: Theatrical
Pronunciation: /θiˈæ.trɪ.kəl/
Part of speech: adjective
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable (in the sense of a theatrical production) / Uncountable (in the sense of theatrical behavior)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (in the sense of theatrical behavior)
Stress marks: the’atrical
Synonym: dramatic
Opposite: understated
connected with the theatre or acting
She had a theatrical way of expressing herself
Foyer
Title: Foyer
Pronunciation: /ˈfɔɪər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Can be used in both formal and informal contexts
Countable or uncountable: Countable (in the sense of a specific foyer) / Uncountable (in the sense of foyer as a concept)
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive (in the sense of gathering in a foyer)
Stress marks:’foyer
Synonym: entrance hall
Opposite: exit
a large open area just inside the entrance of a public building such as a theatre, hotel, etc
The guests mingled in the foyer before the concert began
playlist
Title: playlist
Pronunciation:/ˈpleɪ.lɪst/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:C
Transitive or intransitive:T
Stress marks:’playlist
Synonym:song list
A list of recorded songs chosen to be played
I created a playlist for my road trip
Instrumental
Title: Instrumental
Pronunciation:/ˌɪn.strəˈmen.tl/
Part of speech:noun
Formal or informal:both
Countable or uncountable:C
Transitive or intransitive:T
Stress marks:’instrumental
Synonym:music without vocals
Opposite:vocal music
A piece of music that is performed by instruments, with no singing
I enjoy listening to instrumental music while studying
Actor-manager
Title: Actor-manager
Pronunciation: /ˈæktər ˈmænɪdʒər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈæktər ˈmænɪdʒər
A theatrical producer who is also an actor and often a director
The actor-manager was responsible for casting and directing the play
Art director
Title: Art director
Pronunciation: /ɑːt dɪˈrɛktər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Formal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ɑːt dɪˈrɛktər
Synonym: production designer
A person responsible for the visual style and images in films, television productions, etc
The art director created a stunning visual aesthetic for the movie
Dresser
Title: Dresser
Pronunciation: /ˈdrɛsər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈdrɛsər
Synonym: chest of drawers
A piece of furniture with drawers for storing clothes
She kept her socks and underwear in the top drawer of the dresser
Lead
Title: Lead
Pronunciation: /liːd/
Part of speech: noun/verb
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: Transitive (verb)
Stress marks: liːd (noun), liːd (verb)
Synonym: (noun) principal, (verb) guide
Opposite: (noun) supporting role, (verb) follow
(noun) the main role in a play, film, etc.; (verb) to guide or direct a group of people
She landed the lead role in the upcoming production
Moviegoer
Title: Moviegoer
Pronunciation: /ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈmuːviˌɡoʊər
Synonym: film buff
Opposite: non-moviegoer
A person who regularly goes to see films at a cinema
The moviegoer was excited to see the latest blockbuster
Bollywood
Title: Bollywood
Pronunciation: /ˈbɒliwʊd/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbɒliwʊd
Synonym: Hindi cinema
The Indian movie industry, based in Mumbai (Bombay)
Many people around the world enjoy Bollywood films
Broadway
Title: Broadway
Pronunciation: /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a street in New York City where many theaters are located; also used to refer to the American theater industry and productions in New York City
Formal or informal: Informal
Countable or uncountable: Uncountable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbrɔːdweɪ
Example
She dreamed of performing on Broadway one day
Backdrop
Title: Backdrop
Pronunciation: /ˈbækdrɒp/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˈbækdrɒp
Synonym: background
Opposite: foreground
A painted cloth hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery
The backdrop depicted a beautiful sunset for the play
Adaptation
Title: Adaptation
Pronunciation: /ˌædæpˈteɪʃən/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: Both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: Countable
Transitive or intransitive: Intransitive
Stress marks: ˌædæpˈteɪʃən
Synonym: version, modification
Opposite: original
a film, book, play, etc. that has been changed slightly so that it can be made into a film
The adaptation of the novel was well-received by audiences
Camerawork
Title: Camerawork
Pronunciation: /ˈkæmrəwɜrk/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈkæmrəwɜrk
The skill or activity of using a camera to film something
The camerawork in the movie was exceptional
casting
Title: casting
Pronunciation: /ˈkæstɪŋ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈkæstɪŋ
The process of selecting actors for a play, movie, etc
The casting for the new film took several weeks
Screenplay
Title: Screenplay
Pronunciation: /ˈskriːnpleɪ/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈskriːnpleɪ
The script for a film including acting instructions and scene directions
The screenplay was written by a talented screenwriter
Climax
Title: Climax
Pronunciation: /ˈklaɪmæks/
Part of speech: noun
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈklaɪmæks
The most intense point in a story or dramatic work
The movie’s climax had audiences on the edge of their seats
closeup
Title: closeup
Pronunciation: /ˈkləʊsʌp/
Part of speech: noun/adjective
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun), uncountable (adjective)
Transitive or intransitive: intransitive
Stress marks: /ˈkləʊsʌp
A photograph or film shot taken at very close range
The director used a closeup to capture the actor’s emotional expression
To dramatize
Title: To dramatize
Pronunciation: /ˈdræmətaɪz/
Part of speech: verb/noun
Definition: (verb) To make something seem more exciting or important than it really is; (noun) A play that is intended to be performed on stage
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: dramatized (past tense)
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable (noun), uncountable (verb)
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /ˈdræmətaɪz
Example
The director chose to dramatize certain events in the film for added impact
To dub
Title: To dub
-Pronunciation:/dʌb/
Part of speech:noun/verb
Definition:(verb) To add a new soundtrack to a film; (noun) The replacement of voices on a soundtrack with those of different performers speaking another language
Irregular spelling and irregular forms:dubbed (past tense)
Formal or informal:both formal and informal
Stress marks:/dʌb
Example
The film was dubbed into several languages for international release
To narrate
Title: To narrate
Pronunciation: /nəˈreɪt/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: narrated (past tense)
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /nəˈreɪt
To give a spoken or written account of something
The actor was chosen to narrate the documentary
To portray
Title: To portray
Pronunciation: /pɔːˈtreɪ/
Part of speech: verb
Irregular spelling and irregular forms: portrayed (past tense)
Formal or informal: both formal and informal
Countable or uncountable: countable
Transitive or intransitive: transitive
Stress marks: /pɔːˈtreɪ
To depict someone or something in a work of art or literature
The actress will portray the main character in the upcoming play
