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| art |
the works produced by painters, writers, musicians, sculptors, film directors, and other kinds of artists. [1/4 definitions] |
| audio |
sound that has been recorded, or the sound portion of a particular film, program, or broadcast. [1/4 definitions] |
| bubble |
a small round body of gas surrounded by a thin liquid film. [1/4 definitions] |
| cameo |
a minor role usually played by a well-known actor or other famous person, often occupying a single scene of a film. [1/2 definitions] |
| camera |
a device for taking photographs. A camera is a closed box with a small hole that allows light to reach the film inside. The light makes images on the film. |
| cartridge |
a special container made to hold film so that it is easy to load into a camera. [1/3 definitions] |
| cassette |
a case with film, audio tape, or video tape inside. Cassettes make it easy to load a camera or recorder. |
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