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Simon Haines, Vocabulary for Advanced (CAE) Unit 3 The arts – arts events, reviews English

definition

classic

having a high quality against which other things are judged; established over time

classical

example

German

Another classic goal there from Bale!

mustergültig; erstklassig; klassisch

traditional in style or form

Classical literature (e.g. Roman or Greek) usually makes heavy reading.

klassisch

historic

very important in history

D-Day in 1944 marked a historic event.

epochemachend; historisch wichtig

historical

connected with past times

historisch; geschichtlich

an exhibition

a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair

‘Elizabeth’ is a historical film about Queen Elizabeth I. Have you seen the Matisse exhibition at the MoMa yet?

Ausstellung

contemporary (adj.)

occurring at the same time; occurring in the present

Ben Jonson’s work is contemporary with Shakespeare’s. Born in 1930, Jasper Johns is a contemporary American artist.

zeitgenössisch

a sculptor

an artist who makes sculptures

Alberto Giacometti was a Swiss sculptor.

Bildhauer

a sculpture

the art of making three-dimensional forms, especially by carving stone or wood or by casting metal or plaster

The MoMo holds a fine collection of his sculptures.

Skultpur; Plastik; Bildhauerei

cast-iron

a hard alloy of iron and carbon which can be readily cast in a mould

Cast iron began to be used as a structural element in architecture in the 19th century.

Gusseisen

a (stand-up) comic

a comedian

He’s training as a (stand-up) comic.

Komiker

a live performance by a musician or group playing pop or jazz here: (informal) featuring a number of famous people, especially actors or sports players an object made by a human being, typically of cultural or historical interest remarkable enough to be famous; very well known the first performance of a play, opera, concert or film

Who listens to our songs and likes them occasionally shows up at our next gig.

Gig; Konzert; Auftritt

Shakespeare’s ‘Hamlet’ was performed by a star-studded cast.

hochkarätig (d.h. mit Stars) besetzt

The mobile phone is a social artefact.

von Menschen geschaffenes Objekt

a gig star-studded an artefact legendary a première

Nanny’s wisdom in matters of children was legendary. We were fortunate to get tickets for the première.

legendär; sagenhaft Premiere

an opening performance to give a (brilliant) performance to deliver a match-winning performance sb’s academic performance a company’s quarterly performance a ballet company

the first performance of a play, opera, concert or film to perform extremely well in a particular role to perform in a way that secures victory what success sb achieves at school or university a company’s relative success in a 3month period an organization of ballet dancers and associated personnel; corps de ballet

headlined by XY

with XY in a leading role

an audition

an interview for a job as a singer, actor, dancer, or musician, consisting of a practical demonstration of the candidate’s suitability and skill

televised

broadcast on TV

prestigious

inspiring respect and admiration; having high status

visual arts

art work, such as painting, photography, or sculpture, that appeals primarily to the visual sense

a genre a style to appear on stage

a style or category of art, music, or literature a particular procedure by which something is done; a manner or way to perform (a play; concert, etc.), especially on a stage

to take to the stage

to embark on (stage or screen) acting (as a career or hobby)

to leave the stage

to stop performing in public

a venue

the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports com-

We were fortunate to get tickets for the opening performance. In this role she was to give a brilliant performance in both Munich and Milan. Nani's match-winning performance against Reading won't save his career. Students’ academic performance is assessed continually at this school. All businesses contributed to the strongest quarterly performance since 2008. The New York City Ballet is a ballet company famous for its neo-classical style. It was a great pleasure to come to for a special concert headlined by SAILOR. The Royal Ballet gave Nicola an audition. Before elections there often are live televised debates between likely candidates. He was offered a prestigious academic post at Princeton. The Museum of Contemporary Art breaks the barriers of traditional art museums and follows the latest developments in the visual arts. The spy thriller is commonly seen as a very masculine genre. The villa was built in a neoclassical style. The Stones first appeared on stage in the early 1960s. During the hours before the band took to the stage, the local DJ played a great selection of seventies music. The singer who performed for over 3 million people left the stage in 2000. The club is the city’s main venue for live music.

Erstvorstellung brillieren; eine Glanzleistung bieten eine Wettkampfleistung bieten akademische (od. schulische) Leistung Quartalsentwicklung eines Unternehmens Ballet-Ensemble angeführt von; mit XY in der Glanzrolle Talentprobe; Vorsingen; -sprechen am Fernsehen übertragen prestigeträchtig; angesehen; vornehm bildende Künste Genre; Kunstgattung; Buchgattung Stil auftreten auf die Bühne kommen; die Bühne betreten die Bühne verlassen; eine Szene verlassen Veranstaltungsort; Austragungsort

petition

to conduct a concert

to direct the performance of a piece of music or an orchestra, choir, etc.

to shoot (a film)

to film (a scene, film, etc.)

a medical/surgical/scientific instrument a capacity audience

the largest possible audience for a particular venue

lasting (e.g. success)

enduring or able to endure over a long period of time

painful

The concert is to be conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. She’s been commissioned to shoot a documentary. The Integrity Thermometer© is a scientific instrument that has been successfully employed in practice for years. It was held in the Basel Theatre, and was attended by a capacity audience of nearly 450.

dirigieren filmen; drehen

medizinisches/chirurgisches/wissenschaftliches Instrument volles Haus; ausverkaufter Saal

Theirs was a lasting happy marriage.

dauerhaft; beständig

causing distress or trouble; very bad

Their attempts at reggae are painful.

mühselig; unangenehm; qualvoll

chaotic

in a state of complete confusion and disorder

After a chaotic beginning, the conference improved gradually.

chaotisch; wirr

melodic

pleasantly musical; pleasant-sounding

His voice was deep and melodic.

klangvoll; melodisch

characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness a feeling of intense excitement and happiness having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause; or:  having a feeling of melancholy; sad and pensive making one feel very happy, animated, or elated; thrilling a feeling of excitement, happiness, or elation deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources

The beginning of a holiday is often marked by a euphoric sense of freedom. She spent the days after passing her exams in a state of euphoria.

euphoric euphoria melancholic melancholy (n. or adj.) exhilarating exhilaration eclectic a hint of sth

a very small trace of something

to gain a (devoted) following

to attract a body of supporters or admirers

spare (adj.)

more than you need of sth

euphorisch Euphorie

His music is frequently melancholic.

melancholisch; schwermütig

At the centre of his music lies a profound melancholy and nostalgia.

Melancholie; Schwermut; melancholisch; schwermütig

Here one feels an exhilarating sense of open space projected towards infinity.

aufheiternd; beschwingend; berauschend

They felt the exhilaration of victory.

Hochgefühl; freudige Erregung

These universities offer an eclectic mix of courses. There is a hint of vanilla in that cream, which gives it its subtle flavour. Books like "The Discovery of Slowness" gain large followings in stress-plagued Western societies. We’ve got two spare tickets – would you like them?

eklektisch; aus vielen Quellen schöpfend eine Spur von etwas (grossen) Anklang finden; (starken) Zuspruch erfahren überzählig; übrig

to have sb in stitches

to make someone laugh a lot

She told a couple of jokes that had us all in stitches.

jemanden dazu bringen, sich vor Lachen zu biegen

a replica of sth

a copy exact in all details

DNA makes a replica of itself.

Nachbildung; Kopie

to prove to be (helpful; useless; true, etc.)

to turn out to be (helpful; …)

sich herausstellen als (hilfreich; sinnlos; wahr, etc.)

to incorporate sth

take in or contain (something) as part of a whole; include

physicality (n.)

the physical quality of sth

to infuse (energy) into sth

to fill or pervade sth with (energy)

a part (theatre; film)

the role an actor plays in theatre or film

to learn by rote

to learn by mechanical or habitual repetition  

recitation (n)

the action of repeating something aloud from memory

plain (adj.)

not decorated or elaborate; simple or basic in character; easy to understand

to have an intimate understanding of sth

to have profound knowledge of sth

intimacy (n.)

close familiarity or friendship

as a whole

as a single unit and not as separate parts; in general

lines (theatre; film)

words an actor has to say

Her instructions proved to be extremely helpful in the end. Swiss schools have started to incorporate language exchanges as part of their curriculum. The band is distinguished by the extreme physicality of their live performances. Her work is infused with an energy born of pain and oppression. She played the part of Perdita in Shakespeare's Winter's Tale. A lot of Indian school education is based on learning by rote rather than on a deeper understanding. Parents used to enjoy their children’s recitation of traditional poems. Italian cooking is characterised by good plain food. It was plain that something was wrong. The artist's work is based on her intimate understanding of the Dongba culture. Never before had she experienced such intimacy and genuine consideration within a group. A healthy economy is in the best interests of society as a whole. It was evident that the actress hadn’t learnt her lines properly. The word ‘anon’ for ‘soon’ is dated.

veraltet

dated (adj.)

subtle (adj.)

presented or expressed in a subtle and effective way so delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyse or describe

The first Dior designs were prized for their understated elegance. There’s a subtle difference between these two shades of colour.

cramped (adj.)

uncomfortably small or restricted

Staff had to work in cramped conditions.

understated (adj.)

einverleiben; integrieren; einarbeiten; einbauen Körperlichkeit durchtränken; füllen Rolle (Theater; Film) auswendig lernen (durch viel Wiederholen) auswendig Vortragen schlicht; klar tiefgehendes Verständnis von etwas haben Nähe; Vertrautheit; Innigkeit gesamthaft; als Ganzes Zeilen; Text

hier: subtil; unauffällig subtil zusammengepfercht; eingeengt

boisterous (adj.) raucous (adj.) abrasive (adj.)

noisy, energetic, and cheerful making a disturbingly harsh and loud noise showing little concern for the feelings of others; harsh

syrupy (adj.)

excessively sentimental

insistent (adj.)

continuing in a prolonged and demanding way

to be reminiscent of sth

to  suggest something by resemblance

melodramatic (adj.)

exaggerated or overemotional

revealing (adj.)

making significant information known, especially of a personal nature

Outside a group of boisterous lads were singing songs. A number of raucous youths were arrested by the police. Her abrasive and arrogant personal style won her few friends. That was a particularly syrupy moment in that corny film. A telephone started ringing, loud and insistent. The film is reminiscent of the Fellini’s early work. He flung the door open with a melodramatic flourish. Jacker gave a revealing interview after splitting up with Bianca.

gripping (adj.)

übermütig; ausgelassen; ungestüm lärmig; rau aggressiv; scharf übersüss; übersentimental; kitschig beharrlich; hartnäckig; insistent an etw. erinnern melodramatisch; überdramatisch aufschlussreich; offenbarend packend; spannend

desolate (adj.)

giving an impression of bleak emptiness; showing great unhappiness

The Yorkshire moors can be desolate places.

trostlos; desolat

outdoor (adj.)

done, situated, or used out of doors

There’s an outdoor pool nearby.

im Freien; aussen-; natur-

memorable(adj.)

worth remembering; unforgettable

We had one last memorable evening before parting.

unvergesslich; denkwürdig

Most people don’t enjoy repetitive tasks.

repetitiv; monoton

shelter (n.)

characterized by repetition, especially when unnecessary or tiresome evoking (no) admiration or respect; (not) striking in a way or to an extent that gives a misleading impression a place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger

in search of sth

looking for

to befall (befell/befallen) sb

(especially of something bad) happen to sb be very close to a difficult or dangerous situation the state or process of being or becoming wiped out

repetitive (adj.) (un)impressive (adj.) deceptively (e.g. simple/wide/spacious, etc.)

to be on the brink of (a disaster) extinction to turn against (each other)

Her early academic record was (un)impressive. The idea was deceptively simple. But as it turned out, it was far more complex. During the war, special air raid shelters provided temporary protection. As they were hungry, they went in search of a sandwich bar. A tragedy befell the family one year after their return. Since the President died, the country has been on the brink of civil war. Owing to global warming, many animal species are doomed to extinction.

(wenig) beeindruckend scheinbar; trügerisch; irreführend Obdach; Unterstand; Zufluchtsort auf die/der Suche nach widerfahren; zustossen am Rande von... stehen Aussterben; Ausrottung sich gegeneinander wenden

to keep sb/sth alive (kept/kept)

 

We will keep alive the hope for a world that can overcome violence.

jem./etw. am Leben erhalten