THE ARTS Art appreciation, the performing arts: ADJECTIVES

ADJECTIVES

Abstract /ˈæbstrækt/

Ex: Mathematics is an extremely abstract discipline.

Accomplished /əˈkʌmplɪʃt/

Ex: There are some very famous and accomplished painters in residence on the island and their work will be featured in the exhibition.

Aesthetic /iːsˈθetɪk/

Ex: But the fact that aesthetic experience can inspire such a biological response suggests that it’s a stimulus neuroscientists could analyze just as deftly.

Burgeoning /ˈbɜːdʒənɪŋ/

Ex: This is the burgeoning field of neuroaesthetics, in which scientists are discovering that – rather than transcending the ordinary – art and aesthetics are part of everyday experience.

Classical /ˈklæsɪkl/

Ex: I listen to everything from popular music to classical.

Creative /kriˈeɪtɪv/

Ex: Visitors to the festival will get the chance to discuss the creative process with the artists.

Cultural /ˈkʌltʃərəl/

Ex: Social and cultural factors play a huge part in international marketing.

Distracting /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/

Ex: My colleagues find it distracting so I tend to listen with my headphones on.

Eclectic /ɪˈlektrɪk/

Ex: My taste in music is quite eclectic and there isn’t really one style of music that I like.

Emotional /ɪˈməʊʃənl/

Ex: Indeed, they argued it is the creation of strong emotional responses that make the use of visual images such as a powerful tool for memory creation.

Fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/

Ex: They’re also finding that, in some fundamental ways, art really is an expression of human nature.

Imaginative /ɪˈmædʒɪnətɪv/

Ex: I think successful writers and artists are very imaginative.

Influential /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/

 Ex: Anna Pavlova was one of the most celebrated and influential ballerinas ever.

Inspirational /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl/

Ex: My boss is an inspirational leader.

Interactive /ˌɪntərˈæktɪv/

Ex: What makes this event more interesting is that some of this year’s performances are going to be interactive so members of the audience will be invited to participate as well.

Literary /ˈlɪtərəri/

Ex: Throughout the week there will be talks by local and intentional writers and a chance to dine with them at the various literary lunches.

Live /laɪv/

Ex: It was the first interview. I'd done in front of a live audience.

Magical /ˈmædʒɪkl/

Ex: Music really enriches our lives – it can turn a boring, monotonous period of time into a magical experience.

Monotonous /məˈnɒtənəs/

Ex: Music really enriches our lives – it can turn a boring, monotonous period of time into a magical experience.

Mundane /mʌnˈdeɪn/

Ex: Even glimpses of mundane objects such as the latest curvaceous kettle, can inspire something similar.

Passionate /ˈpæʃənət/

Ex: His guitar playing was passionate and extremely skilful.

Popular /ˈpɒpjələ(r)/

Ex: Nowadays, though, a lot of popular groups only perform at very large venues in front of audiences of 20,000 or more and I don’t really like that

Prominent /ˈprɒmɪnənt/

Ex: A number of prominent politicians made public statements supporting the change.

Relaxing /rɪˈlæksɪŋ/

Ex: But if I’m having a dinner party with friends, then I play something more relaxing.

Stimulating /ˈstɪmjuleɪtɪŋ/

Ex: For example, if I’m driving long distances in my car I prefer to play something stimulating to help keep me awake.

Visual /ˈvɪʒuəl/

Ex: Indeed, they argued it is the creation of strong emotional responses that make the use of visual images such as a powerful tool for memory creation.

Vivid /ˈvɪvɪd/

Ex: He gave a vivid account of his life as a fighter pilot.