Japanese Loanwords about Arts and Entertainment

Architecture; the design or style of buildings.

A person who works in the arts or music.

Art as a creative field or artistic work.

A decorative style from the early 20th century.

An artistic style characterized by flowing, ornamental lines.

A pop performer marketed as an idealized celebrity with a devoted fan base.

A clothing style inspired by Ivy League fashion.

Music performed without instrumental accompaniment.

Acoustic, especially in music or for an acoustic instrument.

A circus or stage performer skilled in acrobatics; also the art or practice of acrobatic feats.

A portable keyboard instrument with bellows.

A slow tempo marking in music.

An adult; also used for pornographic or explicit content.

A musical direction to gradually speed up.

An amusement or entertainment attraction.

A studio or workshop, especially for artistic work.

Done spontaneously, without preparation.

Japanese animation; an animated film or series.

Animation; an animated film or cartoon.

An innovative or experimentally modern style, especially in art and culture.

A term connected with pre-war, especially pre-World-War I, artistic or intellectual currents.

Amusement or entertainment.

A decorative motif or style with flowing, ornamental curves.

A solo vocal piece in opera or other classical works.

The lower female vocal range, or the music part written for it.

A collection of songs, photos, or similar items in one volume or release.

A chord played as separate, consecutive notes.

A moderately quick musical tempo, slightly slower than allegro.

A fast musical tempo marking.

To arrange, adapt, or give a new interpretation to something.

An abbreviation-like loanword for underground, alternative, unofficial, or shady things.

A repeat performance or return appearance after the main act.

A musical group playing together, or coordinated clothing.

A collected volume of selected works, usually literary pieces.

A moderate walking tempo in music.

A tempo marking slightly faster than andante.

A musical direction meaning in an andante style, with a singing quality.

A rejection of conventional theater.

A novel that rejects conventional narrative or literary norms.

An independent artists' society or an exhibition held without jurors or prizes.

Something done or performed without preparation.

A drawing or picture, especially one made to explain or decorate something.

A person who makes illustrations.

An illusion or deceptive effect, especially in performance or entertainment.

Industrial in style, design, or manufacturing context.

A short introduction or opening segment.

An impact, effect, or strong impression.

A Western film genre or country-and-western music.