This lesson practises 30 C2 collocations on Arts, Culture & Entertainment. Collocations are fixed word pairings that native speakers expect — Cambridge examiners test them in Use of English Part 1 and reward precise lexis in Writing. Run through the interactive drills first, then open this glossary to revise every item in the set. For question-by-question feedback, use Review mode after you finish the session.
muffled voice
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the actor spoke in a muffled voice during the final scene.
preserve for posterity
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the archive aims to preserve for posterity.
take the view that the evidence is sufficient
In a film-festival meeting, the director will take the view that the evidence is sufficient.
touch of irony
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the script added a touch of irony to the dialogue.
depart from a pattern
In a film-festival meeting, the director will depart from a pattern.
amazing chain of events
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the plot followed an amazing chain of events.
dismal failure
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the first screening was a dismal failure.
bold experiment
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the director called the film a bold experiment.
create an atmosphere
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the lighting can create an atmosphere during the opening scene.
meteoric rise to fame
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the documentary traced the singer's meteoric rise to fame.
highly recommend
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, critics highly recommend the film for its original storytelling.
novel solution to the staging problem
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the team proposed a novel solution to the staging problem.
heavily influenced
The designer’s work was heavily influenced by traditional patterns.
husky voice
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the actor spoke in a husky voice.
awaken their interest
In a film-festival meeting, the director will awaken their interest.
series of events
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the documentary explored a series of events.
show a decrease
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, ticket sales are expected to show a decrease after the release.
touch of humour
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the writer added a touch of humour to the script.
loosely based on the new production
The new project in a film-festival meeting was loosely based on the new production.
Suspense builds up as the detective gets closer to the truth
Suspense builds up as the detective gets closer to the truth.
heavy book
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the adaptation was based on a heavy book.
bear the suspense
Within the Arts, Culture & Entertainment topic, the audience had to bear the suspense until the ending was revealed.
novelty value
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the novelty value.
all-star cast
The festival film featured an all-star cast of award-winning actors.
attention wanders
During a long performance, attention wanders unless the story remains engaging.
receive critical acclaim
In a film-festival meeting, the director will receive critical acclaim.
attract a wide audience
In a film-festival meeting, the director will attract a wide audience.
glowing review
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the glowing review.
break into song
At the concert, the singer suddenly broke into song.
weighty tome
At a film-festival meeting, the festival programme featured the weighty tome.