Key Words - Performing Arts

Vocabulary
Meaning
Example
adept
(adj)
very skilled or proficient at something
She was very adept at negotiating with difficult clients.
canvas
(noun)
a piece of canvas cloth prepared for use as the surface for an oil painting
The painter always starts with a blank canvas.
conjure
(verb)
make something appear unexpectedly or seemingly from nowhere as if by magic
Sarah conjured the most amazing meal from the boring ingredients.
criticism
(noun)
the analysis and judgment of an artistic work / the expression of disapproval of someone or something
Criticism is a very large part of the literature course.
element
(noun)
a part of something abstract, especially one that is essential or characteristic
There was a huge element of luck in their victory.
enthrall
(verb) 
capture the fascinated attention of someone
The story enthralled us all.
erotic
(adj)
something that arouses sexual desire or excitement
There are a few famous erotic movies from Hollywood.
exponent
(noun)
a person who has and demonstrates a particular skill, especially to a high standard
She is an exponent of comedy writing.
extensively
(adv)
in a way that affects a large area or to very detailed degree
He has written extensively about the political situation in Europe.
fringe
(noun)
the outer, marginal, or extreme part of an area, group, or activity
Many artists live on the fringes of society.
hypnotic
(adj)
having a compelling and fascinating effect
She found his voice strangely hypnotic.
intricacy
(noun)
something very detailed, complex and delicate
The intricacy of his sculptures is amazing.
medium
(noun)
the way something is communicated (or transported)
The Internet has become the most popular medium for up to date information.
terminology
(noun)
the words and phrases used with a particular technical subject of study, theory or profession
I'm not an engineer, so I didn't really understand the terminology he was using.
unique
(adj)
being the only one of its kind / unlike anything else
Unique works of art are often very expensive.
wordsmith
(noun)
a skilled user of words
It was a great book because the author is an amazing wordsmith.