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How do you say...? Performing arts

How well do you know the performing arts?

To start the year in style, we decided to do a focus on performing arts. Can you translate any of these words? 

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Performing arts
artadd  word  to the dictionary >>
perform add  word  to the dictionary >>


1. Acting
theatreadd  word  to the dictionary >>
actressadd  word  to the dictionary >>
puppetadd  word  to the dictionary >>
dramaticadd  word  to the dictionary >>
monologueadd  word  to the dictionary >>
playwrightadd  word  to the dictionary >>


2. Comedy
comedianadd  word  to the dictionary >>
stand-up comedianadd  word  to the dictionary >>
mimeadd  word  to the dictionary >>
pantomimeadd  word  to the dictionary >>
comicadd  word  to the dictionary >>
hilariousadd  word  to the dictionary >>


3. Dance
ballerinaadd  word  to the dictionary >>
choreographyadd  word  to the dictionary >>
choreographeradd  word  to the dictionary >>
folk danceadd  word  to the dictionary >>
tap danceadd  word  to the dictionary >>
musicaladd  word  to the dictionary >>


4. Prestidigitation
prestidigitationadd  word  to the dictionary >>
illusionadd  word  to the dictionary >>
illusionistadd  word  to the dictionary >>
magicianadd  word  to the dictionary >>
gimmickadd  word  to the dictionary >>
sleight of handadd  word  to the dictionary >>
conjureadd  word  to the dictionary >>


5. Music
rhythmic add  word  to the dictionary >>
pianistadd  word  to the dictionary >>
soloistadd  word  to the dictionary >>
duetadd  word  to the dictionary >>
divaadd  word  to the dictionary >>
recitaladd  word  to the dictionary >>


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