Music and Film
the activity or profession of performing in plays, films, etc.
acting
to play video or sound on a computer continuously from the internet for example, rather than needing to wait until the whole of the material has been downloaded
stream
all the music, speech and sounds that are recorded for a film
soundtrack
the words that are written for a film (= the script), together with instructions for how it is to be acted and filmed
screenplay
to say that you are sorry for doing something wrong or causing a problem
apologize for / apologise for
a large number of people gathered together in a public place, for example in the streets or at a sports game
crowd
to buy something
purchase
the place at a theatre, cinema, etc. where the tickets are sold
box office
advice, criticism or information about how good or useful something or somebody’s work is
feedback
frightening
scary
a performance by musicians playing popular music or jazz in front of an audience; a similar performance by a comedian
gig
a website where you can share computer files with other people over the internet or another computer network
file-sharing site
something very successful, especially a very successful book or film
blockbuster
the result or effect of an action or event
outcome
exciting or interesting in a way that keeps your attention
gripping
the words of a popular song
lyrics
a live broadcast of an event over the internet
live stream
a book that is very exciting
a disadvantage or problem that makes something a less attractive idea
drawback
showing intelligence or skill, for example in the design of an object, in an idea or somebody’s actions
clever
the series of events that form the story of a novel, play, film, etc.
plot
(of a computer system) in which each computer can act as a server for the others, allowing data to be shared without the need for a central server
peer-to-peer
the number of people who attend a particular event
turnout
1. the activity of competing with other companies to buy and sell goods, services, etc.
2. an open area in a town where a market is held
marketplace
extremely attractive or impressive
stunning