German Vocabulary · Beginner
German Arts and Entertainment Vocabulary
Words related to music, cinema, theater, literature, visual arts, and pop culture This themed list gathers 89 German arts and entertainment words (beginner level), each linked to its full dictionary entry with meanings, pronunciation, and inflection tables.
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- MusikmusicNoun
- LiedsongNoun
- Sängersinger; vocalistNoun
- singento singVerb
- Instrumentinstrument; tool; deviceNoun
- hörento hear; to listen; to listen toVerb
- Lautsound; noiseNoun
- leisequiet; soft; low (in volume)Adjective
- Konzertconcert; performanceNoun
- Bandvolume; ribbon; (music) bandNoun
- GitarreguitarNoun
- KlavierpianoNoun
- tanzento danceVerb
- Tanzdance; dancingNoun
- Notegrade; note; musical noteNoun
- Melodiemelody; tune; airNoun
- Rhythmusrhythm; beatNoun
- Poppop music; pop (as a music genre)Noun
- Rockskirt; rock music (informal, context-dependent)Noun
- Filmfilm; movie; layerNoun
- Kinocinema; movie theaterNoun
- Schauspieleractor; performerNoun
- SchauspielerinactressNoun
- Regisseurdirector (film, theater); producer (theater)Noun
- lustigfunny; amusing; cheerfulAdjective
- traurigsad; sorrowful; unhappyAdjective
- spannendexciting; suspenseful; thrillingAdjective
- Leinwandcanvas; screen (cinema)Noun
- Starstar (celebrity); starling (bird)Noun
- Komödiecomedy; comic playNoun
- Dramadrama; play; dramatic eventNoun
- Theatertheater; playhouse; drama (as an art form)Noun
- Bühnestage; theater; platformNoun
- Stückpiece; part; play (theatre)Noun
- Publikumaudience; public; spectatorsNoun
- Applausapplause; ovation; clappingNoun
- Vorhangcurtain; drapeNoun
- BuchbookNoun
- lesento readVerb
- Autorauthor; writerNoun
- Geschichtestory; history; taleNoun
- Seitepage; side; aspectNoun
- Wortword; promise; speechNoun
- Schreibenwriting; letter; act of writingNoun
- Gedichtpoem; piece of poetryNoun
- RomannovelNoun
- Märchenfairy tale; story; fableNoun
- BibliotheklibraryNoun
- Papierpaper; document; sheet of paperNoun
- Stiftpen; pencil; pegNoun
- Kunstart; skill; artistryNoun
- Bildpicture; image; photoNoun
- malento paint; to drawVerb
- Farbecolor; paint; dyeNoun
- Pinselbrush (for painting)Noun
- zeichnento draw; to mark; to depictVerb
- Galeriegallery; balcony; corridorNoun
- Statuestatue; sculpture; figureNoun
- buntcolorful; multicolored; variedAdjective
- Künstlerartist; performerNoun
- Ausstellungexhibition; show; displayNoun
- Hobbyhobby; pastime; leisure activityNoun
- Zeittime; period; eraNoun
- Spaßfun; enjoyment; jokeNoun
- machento do; to make; to performVerb
- schlechtbad; poor; evilAdjective
- neunew; recentAdjective
- altold; aged; ancientAdjective
- berühmtfamous; well-knownAdjective
- bekanntwell-known; familiar; knownAdjective
- liebento love; to be fond ofVerb
- interessantinteresting; engaging; absorbingAdjective
- langweiligboring; dull; tediousAdjective
- Kulturculture; civilizationNoun
- Veranstaltungevent; function; activityNoun
- Eintrittadmission; entrance; entryNoun
- Liedtextsong lyrics; song textNoun
- TänzerdancerNoun
- Tänzerinfemale dancerNoun
- Orchesterorchestra; orchestral ensembleNoun
- Geigeviolin; fiddleNoun
- FlötefluteNoun
- TrompetetrumpetNoun
- Schlagzeugdrum kit; drums; percussionNoun
- Operopera; opera houseNoun
- Ballettballet; ballet performance; ballet troupeNoun
- ZirkuscircusNoun
- Clownclown; jester; funny personNoun
- Magiemagic; sorcery; enchantmentNoun
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