Meaning: Art forms such as theater, music, and dance that are performed in front of an audience.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She studied the performing arts in college.

Category: Arts › Theater

Synonyms:

• theater
• dance

Meaning: A work of art, literature, or film set in a specific historical period.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The movie is a period piece set in the 18th century.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: historical work

Meaning: The concluding part of a speech.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The speaker's peroration was inspiring and memorable.

Category: Arts › Public Speaking

Synonyms:

• conclusion
• finale

Meaning: Attractive and lively.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She had a pert smile that brightened the room.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• lively
• cheerful

Antonyms: dull

Meaning: A metal alloy primarily made of tin, used for making utensils and decorative items.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pewter mug was beautifully crafted.

Category: Arts › Materials

Synonyms: metal alloy

Meaning: Relating to or resembling the male genitalia.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The sculpture had a phallic shape.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms:

• male
• masculine

Meaning: Having a dreamlike or surreal quality.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The film's phantasmagorical visuals captivated the audience.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• surreal
• dreamlike

Meaning: An imagined or fanciful idea or story.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her phantasy of becoming a princess was charming.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• fantasy
• imagination

Meaning: Extraordinary or remarkable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her performance in the play was phenomenal.

Category: Arts › Theater

Meaning: Relating to a symphony orchestra.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The philharmonic concert was a delightful experience.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: A picture taken with a camera.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I took a photo of the sunset.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: A chance to take a photograph, often arranged for publicity.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The politician arrived for a photo opportunity with local leaders.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: photo op

Meaning: A session where photographs are taken, often for fashion or advertising.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The model prepared for her photo shoot at the beach.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: photography session

Meaning: Looking attractive in photographs.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is very photogenic and always looks great in pictures.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: A picture made using a camera.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I took a photograph of my family.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: A person who takes photographs professionally.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The photographer captured beautiful moments at the wedding.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: Relating to photography or photographs.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: He has a photographic memory.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: The art or practice of taking and processing photographs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Photography allows us to capture memories.

Category: Arts › Photography

Meaning: The quality of being physical or tangible.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dancer's physicality was impressive during the performance.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms: corporeality

Meaning: A musical term indicating that a passage should be played very softly.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The piece ends with a pianissimo passage that creates a gentle atmosphere.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: softly

Meaning: A person who plays the piano.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pianist performed beautifully at the concert.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: piano player

Meaning: A large musical instrument with keys that produces sound when struck.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She plays the piano every day after school.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: keyboard instrument

Meaning: An early name for the piano, indicating its ability to play both soft and loud sounds.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pianoforte was a revolutionary instrument in classical music.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: fortepiano

Meaning: A type of player piano that plays music automatically using a roll of paper.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The pianola played a beautiful melody without anyone touching it.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: player piano

Meaning: A colloquial term for a picture or photograph.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She shared a pic of her vacation on social media.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: picture

Meaning: A small flute that plays an octave higher than the standard flute.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piccolo adds a bright sound to the orchestra.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: small flute

Meaning: Relating to or consisting of pictures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pictorial representation of the data made it easier to understand.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: illustrative

Meaning: A visual representation of something, such as a photograph or drawing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She took a picture of the sunset.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: image

Meaning: A collection of images or photographs available for use.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The designer accessed the picture library for inspiration.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: image bank

Meaning: A postcard with a picture on one side, often used for sending greetings.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She sent a picture postcard from her vacation.

Category: Arts › Communication

Synonyms: postcard

Meaning: A film or movie presentation.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We went to the picture show to watch the latest blockbuster.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: movie

Meaning: Visually attractive, especially in a quaint or charming way.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The village was picturesque, with its old cottages and flowers.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: charming

Antonyms: ugly

Meaning: A person who is considered foolish or stupid.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Don't be such a pinhead; think before you act!

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• fool
• idiot

Meaning: A color that is a light shade of red.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a pink dress to the party.

Category: Arts › Color Theory

Synonyms: rose

Antonyms: blue

Meaning: A name often used for a small or cute character.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Pinky is the name of the cartoon character.

Category: Arts › Characters

Synonyms: nickname

Meaning: Very small or miniature in size.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The pint-sized dog was very energetic.

Category: Arts › Design

Synonyms: miniature

Antonyms: large

Meaning: A glamorous or attractive person, often in a photograph.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She was a famous pin-up model.

Category: Arts › Photography

Synonyms: model

Meaning: A flexible stick used to clean pipes or craft projects.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She used a pipe cleaner to make a craft.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms: cleaning tool

Meaning: Music played through speakers in a public place.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The restaurant had piped music for ambiance.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: background music

Meaning: A person who plays a pipe or bagpipe.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The piper played beautifully at the ceremony.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: musician