History and the arts
TOEFL vocabulary · English · Unit 4
- renaissance n.: a revival of culture, art, or interest
- excavation n.: digging to uncover things or make a hole
- manuscript n.: a handwritten document or an unpublished book
- patronage n.: support or money given to a person or organisation
- aesthetic adj., n.: relating to beauty; a particular visual style
- sculpture n., v.: art made by carving, shaping, or casting materials
- symphony n.: a long piece of music written for an orchestra
- chronology n.: the order of events in time, or a list in that order
- artifact n.: an object made by people, especially long ago
- dynasty n.: a family whose members hold power over generations
- folklore n.: a community's traditional stories, beliefs, and customs
- genre n.: A category of art, music, or literature