5b

sb who directs an orchestra

conductor

sb who writes script of a film or TV show

screenwriter

help or encouragement given to sb in an especially difficult situation

support

sb who writes a book, an article

author

the singers who accompany the main singer

backing singers

to reserve tickets for a concert

book tickets

the place where we buy tickets for a film

box office

to release a music album or film

bring out

to make the audience laugh, clap or cheer loudly for a long time because they liked the performance

bring the house down

a large-sized newspaper usually considered serious in content

broadsheet

to cancel an activity

call off

a strong heavy cloth used by artists for painting on

canvas

each of the separate parts that a book is divided into

chapter

a group of people who sing in public, usually during church services

choir

an article on a particular subject in a newspaper or magazine

column

sb who writes music

composer

believable

convincing

the reporting of a piece of news

coverage

political events and social problems discussed in the media

current affairs

to record the details of an event or process

document

a room where an actor gets into costume

dressing room

having the sounds and speech on a film or TV programme changed to a different language

dubbed

to be in the running for an award

earn a nomination

the part of the newspaper where the editor writes his/her comments

editorial

sth that is not true or real

fiction

having a special talent or ability

gifted

printed on shiny high-quality paper

glossy

notes of music combined together in a pleasant way

harmony

the words in large letters above a newspaper story

headlines

the most interesting or exciting part of an event

highlight

in real life

in reality

to remain practical and see things as they really are

keep my feet on the ground

a tune

melody

the morning edition of a daily newspaper

morning paper

a long written story with imaginary characters and events

novel

paints made from oils

oils

appearing on the cinema

on screen

appearing on a theatre stage

on stage

its copies are no longer being produced

out of print

temporarily unavailable in a shop

out of stock

extremely good

outstanding

a tool with small pieces of hair used to paint a surface or create a picture

paintbrush

to act or do sth musical

perform

the first showing/performance of a film

premiere

an object used by the actors performing in a play

prop

the company that produces a book

publisher

to delay doing sth until later

put off

to think that sth is caused by sth else

put sth down to sth else

a run-through of a play or dance before the performance

rehearsal

to make sth available for people to buy

release

to sign a contract officially agreeing to do sth

sign up

to sing to the best of my ability

sing my heart out

an individual song by an artist released for sale

single

to get a lot of attention or praise because I perform better than anyone else in a show or other event

steal the show

a difficult or dangerous action

stunt

to win everything that is available

sweep the board

a small-sized newspaper containing light articles and gossip

tabloid

sb that everyone is paying attention to

the centre of attention

what people regularly watch on TV

viewing habits