Literature and writing

antagonist	a person who strongly opposes somebody/something	He has always been the prime minister’s most formidable antagonist in Parliament.	antagonisti
arc	​the basic story, the story of one character or the main theme in a novel, film, etc.	The vivid characters and the satisfying story arc make this a rewarding novel.	kaari/tarinan kaari
bard	a person who writes poems	the Bard of Avon	bardi
autobiography	the story of a person’s life, written by that person; this type of writing	In his autobiography, he recalls the poverty he grew up in.	elämänkerta
appendix	a section giving extra information at the end of a book or document	Full details are given in Appendix 3.	jälkiteksti
blank verse	poetry that has a regular rhythm, usually with ten syllables and five stresses in each line, but which does not rhyme	Most of Shakespeare's plays are written in blank verse.	silosäe
characterization	the way that a writer makes characters in a book or play seem real	a work of comic brilliance and masterly characterization	luonnehtiminen/karakterisointi
chronicle	chronicle something to record events in the order in which they happened	Her achievements are chronicled in a new biography out this week.	aikakirja
depict	to show an image of somebody/something in a picture	a painting depicting the Virgin and Child	kuvailla/esittää
commentator	a person who describes an event while it is happening, especially on television or radio	He's one of the great sports commentators of our time.	kommentaattori

Film and theatre

adaptation	the action or process of changing something, or of being changed, to suit a new purpose or situation	adaptation to something The process of adaptation to a new school is difficult for some children.	adaptaatio
animate	to make models, toys, images, etc. seem to move in a film,	be animated The much-loved characters have been animated in this new feature film.	animoida
backstage	​in the part of a theatre where the actors and artists get ready and wait to perform	After the show, we were allowed to go backstage to meet the cast.	näyttämön takaiset tilat
backstory	the things that are supposed to have happened to the characters in a film, novel, etc., before the film, etc. starts	The film spends too long establishing the characters' backstories	taustatarina
blockbuster	something very successful, especially a very successful book or film	a Hollywood blockbuster	jymymenestys
body double	a person who takes part in a film in place of an actor when the scene involves wearing no clothes, or using special or dangerous skills	he had an body double	sijaisnäyttelijä
cameo	a small part in a film or play for a famous actor	a cameo role/appearance	cameorooli
curtain call	the time in the theatre when the actors come to the front of the stage at the end of a play to receive the applause of the audience	The audience clapped so much that the stars had to take fifteen curtain calls.	esiinhuuto
cinematography	​the art or process of making films, especially the photography and camerawork	This movie has some very eerie moments because of using a great cinematography .	elokuvataide
dramatic	(of a change, an event, etc.) sudden, very great and often surprising	There has been a dramatic rise in reported crime.	dramaatinen

Music

album	a collection of recordings issued as a single item on CD, record, or another medium.	they released their new album	albumi
acoustic	related to sound or to the sense of hearing	he had an acoustic guitar	akustinen
amplifier	an electrical device or piece of equipment that makes sounds or radio signals louder	he used an amplifier while playing	vahvistin
ambient	relating to the surrounding area; on all sides	a compilation of ambient electronic music	ympäröivä/tunnelmallinen
anthem	a song that has a special importance for a country, an organization or a particular group of people, and is sung on special occasions	The European anthem was played at the opening and closing ceremonies.	hymni
audition	a short performance given by an actor, a singer, etc., so that somebody can decide whether they are suitable to act in a play, sing in a concert, etc.	Auditions will be held from 9–12 on Friday.	koe-esiintyminen
auditorium	the part of a theatre, concert hall, etc. in which the audience sits	You will be taken on a guided tour of the theatre, including the stage, auditorium and backstage areas.	auditorio
ballad	a song or poem that tells a story	a medieval ballad about a knight and a lady	balladi
baroque	used to describe European architecture, art and music of the 17th and early 18th centuries that has a grand and highly decorated style	baroque churches/music	barokki
alto	a singing voice with a lower range than that of a soprano; a person with an alto voice	she sang in alto	altto