Visual & Performing Arts — B2 English Vocabulary
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This B2 vocabulary list gathers 50 upper-intermediate English words about visual & performing arts — creativity, performance and aesthetics. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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choreography/ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fi/
“The choreography was stunning.”
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ballet/ˈbæl.eɪ/
“She trained in classical ballet.”
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opera/ˈɒp.ər.ə/
“We saw an Italian opera.”
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symphony/ˈsɪm.fə.ni/
“The orchestra played a symphony.”
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installation/ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/
“The gallery showed a video installation.”
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sculptor/ˈskʌlp.tə/
“The sculptor carved a statue.”
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palette/ˈpæl.ət/
“The artist mixed colours on a palette.”
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still life/ˌstɪl ˈlaɪf/
“He painted a still life of fruit.”
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composition/ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
“The photo has a balanced composition.”
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texture/ˈteks.tʃə/
“The painting has a rough texture.”
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premiere/ˈprem.i.eə/
“The film had its premiere last night.”
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improvisation/ˌɪm.prə.vaɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
“Jazz relies on improvisation.”
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applause/əˈplɔːz/
“The applause lasted for minutes.”
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backstage/ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ/
“We went backstage after the show.”
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ensemble/ɒnˈsɒm.bəl/
“The whole ensemble bowed.”
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conductor/kənˈdʌk.tə/
“The conductor raised his baton.”
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harmony/ˈhɑː.mə.ni/
“The singers blended in harmony.”
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tempo/ˈtem.pəʊ/
“The tempo of the song is fast.”
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avant-garde/ˌæv.ɒ̃ˈɡɑːd/
“Her work is avant-garde.”
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spectacle/ˈspek.tə.kəl/
“The show was a great spectacle.”
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recital/rɪˈsaɪ.təl/
“She gave a piano recital.”
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aesthetics/esˈθet.ɪks/
“He studies the aesthetics of design.”
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brushstroke/ˈbrʌʃ.strəʊk/
“Each brushstroke is precise.”
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ceramics/səˈræm.ɪks/
“She makes beautiful ceramics.”
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depict/dɪˈpɪkt/
“Paintings often depict famous battles.”
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portray/pɔːˈtreɪ/
“Great actors portray real emotion.”
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muse/mjuːz/
“She was the painter’s muse.”
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cast/kɑːst/
“The film has a famous cast.”
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vibrant/ˈvaɪ.brənt/
“The mural uses vibrant colours.”
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soundtrack/ˈsaʊnd.træk/
“The film soundtrack is wonderful.”
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engraving/ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/
“The engraving shows an old map.”
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encore/ˈɒŋ.kɔː/
“The band played an encore.”
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artisan/ˌɑː.tɪˈzæn/
“The artisan makes pottery by hand.”
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props/prɒps/
“The stage props looked real.”
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ornate/ɔːˈneɪt/
“The picture frame is very ornate.”
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soloist/ˈsəʊ.ləʊ.ɪst/
“The soloist received great applause.”
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instrumental/ˌɪn.strəˈmen.təl/
“The track is purely instrumental.”
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minimalist/ˈmɪn.ɪ.məl.ɪst/
“The room has a minimalist style.”
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curate/kjʊəˈreɪt/
“She helped curate the exhibition.”
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mime/maɪm/
“The performer used mime.”
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evocative/ɪˈvɒk.ə.tɪv/
“The music is deeply evocative.”
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choreographer/ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fə/
“The choreographer designed the moves.”
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retrospective/ˌret.rəˈspek.tɪv/
“The museum held a retrospective.”
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fresco/ˈfres.kəʊ/
“The church has a famous fresco.”
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melodic/məˈlɒd.ɪk/
“The tune is very melodic.”
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figurative/ˈfɪɡ.ər.ə.tɪv/
“He prefers figurative art.”
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virtuoso/ˌvɜː.tʃuˈəʊ.səʊ/
“She is a piano virtuoso.”
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patron/ˈpeɪ.trən/
“A wealthy patron funded the artist.”
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mosaic/məˈzeɪ.ɪk/
“The floor is a Roman mosaic.”
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expressive/ɪkˈspres.ɪv/
“Her dancing is very expressive.”