Meaning: having a slender and graceful appearance

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She had a sylphlike figure.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: slender

Meaning: a sign or representation of something

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dove is a symbol of peace.

Category: Arts

Synonyms:

• sign
• emblem

Meaning: representing something else

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The colors in the painting are symbolic of emotions.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: representative

Meaning: the use of symbols to represent ideas

Part of speech: noun

Example: The symbolism in the novel adds depth to the story.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: representation

Meaning: to represent something with a symbol

Part of speech: verb

Example: The heart symbolizes love.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: represent

Meaning: having balanced proportions

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The building has a symmetrical design.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: balanced

Antonyms: asymmetrical

Meaning: the quality of being made up of exactly similar parts

Part of speech: noun

Example: The symmetry of the sculpture is impressive.

Category: Arts

Synonyms: balance

Meaning: a large musical composition for orchestras

Part of speech: noun

Example: The symphony was performed beautifully.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: orchestral piece

Meaning: a large orchestra that plays symphonies

Part of speech: noun

Example: The symphony orchestra played at the concert hall.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: orchestra

Meaning: The film industry or cinema.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many stars have made their mark on the silver screen.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms: cinema

Meaning: television

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many actors started their careers on the small screen.

Category: Arts › Media

Synonyms: television

Meaning: A large statue in New York symbolizing freedom

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Statue of Liberty is a famous landmark.

Category: Arts › Sculpture

Synonyms: liberty statue

Meaning: In the original tempo; at the speed that was previously indicated.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The conductor signaled to return to a tempo after the pause.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: a style of music from the Arabian Peninsula

Part of speech: noun

Example: Taarab music is popular at weddings in Zanzibar.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: a sleeveless garment worn over the shoulders

Part of speech: noun

Example: The knight wore a tabard displaying his coat of arms.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Meaning: a pair of hand-played drums from India

Part of speech: noun

Example: He plays the tabla in a classical music ensemble.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: a form of musical notation for stringed instruments

Part of speech: noun

Example: He learned to read tablature for the guitar.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: a striking scene or arrangement

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tableau at the art exhibit was breathtaking.

Category: Arts › Visual Arts

Synonyms: scene

Meaning: a small drum used in medieval music

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tabor was played alongside the pipe.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: a direction in music indicating silence

Part of speech: noun

Example: The conductor signaled for a tacet during the performance.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: A crisp, smooth fabric often used for formal wear.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She wore a beautiful taffeta dress to the party.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Meaning: A label attached to something for identification.

Part of speech: noun

Example: I put a tag on my suitcase.

Category: Arts › Labeling

Synonyms:

• label
• marker

Meaning: A section added at the end of a written work or document.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tail piece included acknowledgments.

Category: Arts › Writing

Meaning: A formal coat with a cutaway front and long back tails.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He wore a tailcoat to the formal event.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Meaning: A person who makes or alters clothing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tailor fitted my suit perfectly.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• seamstress
• dressmaker

Meaning: Made or adapted to fit a specific person or purpose.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wore a tailored jacket that fit her perfectly.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• customized
• fitted

Meaning: The craft of making or altering clothing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He studied tailoring to become a professional.

Category: Arts › Fashion

Synonyms:

• sewing
• dressmaking

Meaning: A rhythmic pattern in Indian classical music.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tala sets the tempo for the performance.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: A story, often involving imaginary events.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She told a fascinating tale about her travels.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• story
• narrative

Meaning: A natural ability to do something well.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He has a talent for playing the piano.

Category: Arts › Skills

Synonyms:

• skill
• ability

Meaning: Having a natural ability or skill.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She is a talented artist.

Category: Arts › Skills

Synonyms:

• gifted
• skilled

Meaning: A movie with synchronized sound, especially dialogue.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The first talkie changed the film industry.

Category: Arts › Film

Synonyms:

• sound film
• talking picture

Meaning: A drum that can mimic human speech, used in some African cultures.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The talking drum is an important part of their music.

Category: Arts › Music

Meaning: A person speaking on television or in a video, often seen from the shoulders up.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The documentary featured several talking heads discussing the topic.

Category: Arts › Media

Meaning: An exaggerated or improbable tale.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He told a tall story about his adventures.

Category: Arts › Literature

Synonyms:

• exaggeration
• fable

Meaning: A drum or a type of embroidery technique.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tambour is used in traditional music.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms:

• drum
• embroidery

Meaning: A musical instrument with a circular frame and jingles.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She played the tambourine in the band.

Category: Arts › Music

Synonyms: percussion instrument

Meaning: A type of dance originating from Argentina.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They took tango lessons together.

Category: Arts › Dance

Synonyms:

• dance
• ballroom dance

Meaning: A dissection puzzle consisting of seven flat pieces that can be arranged to form various shapes.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She enjoyed solving the tangram puzzle.

Category: Arts › Games

Synonyms:

• puzzle
• game

Meaning: A person who tans animal hides to make leather.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The tanner worked in the workshop.

Category: Arts › Crafts

Synonyms:

• leatherworker
• craftsman