music and films Flashcards
soft and ambient
creating a relaxed atmosphere
instrumental in doing sth
important in making sth happen
tuneful melody/voice
having a pleasant tune or sound
compilation (album)
a collection of items, esp. pieces of music or writing, taken from different places and put together
flip side of/to sth
different and less welcome aspects of an idea, argument or action
avant-garde (work) - adj
preferring or introducing new and very modern ideas and methods
chill-out music
a style of electronic music that is not fast or lively and is intended to make you relaxed and calm
A-side, B-side
the side of a pop record that was considered less/more likely to be successful
literary/musical/cinematic masterpiece
a work of art such as a painting, film, book, etc. that is an excellent, or the best, example of the artist’s work
drive-in
a place where you can watch films, eat, etc. without leaving your car
sell-out (tour)
a play, concert, etc. for which all the tickets have been sold
(world) premiere
the first public performance of a film or play
