Lesson 10: “The Arts”
Aesthetic Part of speech: Noun; Adjective Definition: The standard of artistic beauty Referring to artistic beauty or the appreciation of good taste Example: The art community’s aesthetics change drastically over time.
Aesthetic
Artisan Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A craftsperson; a skilled manual laborer Example: The rug maker was proud of being an artisan.
Artisan
Audition Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A tryout; a short performance given to try out for a part in a show Example: The young actor was nervous before his audition.
Audition
Ceramics Part of Speech: Noun Definition: Objects made from clay or other combinations of minerals baked at high temperature Example: The large ceramic vase was filled with dry branches.
Ceramics
Encore Part of speech: Noun Definition: An additional performance demanded by an audience immediately after a program Example: The singer bowed to the applause and performed an encore of two songs.
Encore
Medley Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A group of excerpts from musical pieces blended into one longer number Example: A banjo player performed a medley of country tunes.
Medley
Mural Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A large image on a wall or ceiling Example: Diego Rivera painted large murals in many of Mexico City’s public buildings.
Mural
Ornate Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: Heavily and often excessively decorated Example: The ornateness of the holiday display was matched only by the electric bill it generated.
Ornate
Palette Part of Speech: Adjective Definition: A thin board on which an artist mixes paint of different colors The range of colors used in a painting or by an artist Example: The artist mixed the yellow and red paint on his palette.
Palette
Pantomime Part of Speech: Noun; Verb Definition: Acting that uses gestures and facial expressions To express without express speaking Example: I pantomimed the word two by holding up two fingers.
Pantomime
Lesson 10 Word List Encore Mural Ornate Palette Audition Pantomime Medley Artisan Ceramics Aesthetic