English Culture in the Media

Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösung 10

Englisch Vokabular von Definition zu Lösung 10


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This set of flashcards focuses on English vocabulary related to media and culture, catering to learners at an advanced level. It covers terms like "gig," "copyright," and "track," essential for discussing music, literature, and film. The flashcard set supports backward learning, allowing users to practice from English to their native language and vice versa. Ideal for students, travelers, and media enthusiasts, it aids in expanding vocabulary and improving communication skills in the context of English media.
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the story of a book, film or play

plot -noun C

The plots of his book are basically all the same.

rewiev: to write an article giving your opinion of a play, book, art exhibit

review - noun C

The new Irish film has received rave reviews.

someone whose job is to write or broadcast their opinions about things such as books, movies, or plays

critic - noun C

The play has been well received by the critics.

when objects such as paintings are shown to the public, or when someone shows a particular skill or quality to the public.

exhibition - noun C

a person in a book, play or film

character - noun C

Viggo Mortensen has played many different characters in his films.

someone who acts, sings or plays for an audience

performer - noun C

Colin Firth won an academy award for his performence in " The King`s Speech".

a movie, play, television or radio program, CD, etc. especially when you are talking about the way it is created and performed

production - noun C or U

to make a movie, video, or CD available for people to see or buy

release - noun U

Their new album is due for release at the end of the year.

a part of a play, book, movie, etc. in which events happen in the same place or period of time

scene - noun C

The dinner party is the best scene in the whole play.

the text for a film, including the words to be spoken by the actors and instructions for the cameras

screenplay - noun C

the music that is played during a movie or television program, or a CD of this music

soundtrack - noun C

an advertisment for a movie or television programme that shows a short part of that movie or programme

trailer -noun U

translation of foreign dialoge of a movie or TV programme

subtitles - plural noun

to change the sounds and speech on a film or television programme, especially to a different language

dub -verb

I`d rather watch a fillm with subtitles than one dubbed into English.

the office where tickets of admission are sold.

box office - noun C

successful film

box office hit - noun C

unsuccessful film

box office flop - noun C

a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)

credits - plural noun

a movie, TV program, etc, that has been made from a book or play

adaptation -noun C

He starred in the film adaptation of Bill Cronshaw`s best- selling novel.

a person who writes plays

playwright -noun C

 

someone who is very interested in and knows a lot about a particular subject

buff -noun C

computer / opera / film buff

something that is very successful, especially a movie, show or novel

blockbuster -noun C

to make available to the public, usually by printing a book, magazine, newspaper. or other document

publish - verb
 

a book with a hard cover

hardback -noun C

a book with a paper cover (cheaper than hardback)

paperback -noun C

books and stories about imaginary events and people

fiction -noun U

writing that is about real events and facts

non-fiction -noun U

a short description of a book or film, etc. written by the people who have produced it, and intended to make people want to buy it or see it

blurb -noun C

The blurb on the back of the book says that it "will touch your heart".

store music electronically

record -verb

The musicians met at recording studio.

a CD or record, etc, that has several pieces of music on it.

album -noun C

a company that records and sells music

record label - noun C

words that accompany a piece of music

lyrics -plural noun

The lyrics on their new album are rather graphic.

someone who writes a piece of music

composer -noun C

one of several songs or pieces of music on a CD or other musical recording

track -noun C

This is my favourite track from the album.

the legal right to have control over the work of a writer, artist, musician etc.

copyright -noun C or U

If you own the copyright on something, it is your intellectual property, and other people must pay you to broadcast, publish. or perform it

a single performance by a musician or group of musicians, especially playing modern or pop music

gig -noun C

This week the band did the last gig of their world-tour.

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