Live Vision B2 Vocabulary Unit 7 (II)

The producer managed to ______ several genres into one cohesive album.

The band’s latest ______ received critical acclaim for its experimental sound.

Although rooted in ______, his music also incorporates elements of jazz and funk.

The DJ’s set included electronic remixes of well-known pop ______.

She accidentally hit the wrong ______ during the live performance.

The exhibition aimed to ______ attention to climate change through performance art.

The photographer did a fashion ______ in an abandoned factory.

His early career was heavily influenced by ______ music from the American South.

Unlike hard rock, ______ tends to focus more on rhythm and lyrical flow.

The singer is widely regarded as a soul ______ with a powerful voice.

For questions 1–8, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Contemporary artists often experiment with different styles in order to add a new (1) __           [dimension, track, note, shading]__ to their work. Musicians frequently (2)         [portray, mix, release, capture]__ elements of electronic, hip-hop and classical music to create something original. A successful album (3)           [canvas, shoot, release, landscape]__ can completely transform an artist’s career, especially if one of the (4) _            [tracks, notes, canvases, dimensions]___ becomes a hit.

In visual art, painters try to (5) _         [draw, convey, release, shoot]___ a sense of atmosphere through colour and shading. Some prefer watercolour on canvas, while others turn to spray paint as a more expressive medium. Modern performance art often aims to (6)         [portray, capture, draw, add]____ attention to social issues and provoke discussion.Whether working in surrealism or producing hard rock, artists are usually deeply (7)           [inspired, detailed, reajistic, vivid] ____ by the world around them and passionate (8) ____       [about, with, by, for] their craft.

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits.

The portrait is incredibly ______ and almost photographic. (REAL)

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits.

The artist’s latest exhibition was visually ______ and emotionally intense. (STRIKE)

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits.

The film offers a ______ portrayal of contemporary society. (HUMOUR)

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits.

Careful ______ gives the drawing depth and texture. (SHADE)

Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits.

The band’s experimental style shows great ______. (CREATE)