Studio: meaning, definitions and examples

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studio

 

[ หˆstuห.di.ษ™สŠ ]

Context #1 | Noun

art

A room where an artist, photographer, or designer works.

Synonyms

atelier, gallery, workshop.

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Word Description / Examples
studio

A place where an artist, photographer, or musician works. It commonly refers to spaces for creative activities like painting, recording music, or taking photographs.

  • The photographer set up her studio downtown to be closer to her clients.
  • He spent hours in his music studio perfecting his new song.
workshop

A place where manual work is done, often by craftsmen or artisans. It can involve woodworking, metalworking, or other types of hands-on work. Workshops can also refer to educational sessions where people learn new skills.

  • The carpenter built custom furniture in his workshop.
  • She attended a pottery workshop to learn how to make ceramic vases.
atelier

A French term often used to describe the workshop of an artist, particularly in the fields of painting, sculpture, or fashion. It usually indicates a more sophisticated or high-end space.

  • The designer invited her clients to her atelier to see the new collection.
  • In his atelier, the artist managed to create his best works, surrounded by inspiration.
gallery

A place for exhibiting art. This space is dedicated to displaying artwork for public viewing, and often for sale. It can also apply to photo galleries or art exhibitions.

  • The art gallery featured contemporary paintings from local artists.
  • We visited a photography gallery that showcased stunning black and white portraits.

Examples of usage

  • The artist spent hours in his studio, working on his latest masterpiece.
  • She set up a photography studio in her garage to pursue her passion.
  • The designer's studio was filled with sketches and fabric samples.
Context #2 | Noun

entertainment

A place where films, TV shows, or music recordings are produced.

Synonyms

production house, recording studio, soundstage.

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studio

A studio is a general space used for creative work, including art, music, photography, and film. It can refer to a place where artists or musicians work on their projects.

  • The artist spends most of her days in her studio, creating new paintings.
  • The band recorded their latest album in a famous studio in Los Angeles.
soundstage

A soundstage is a large, soundproof space used primarily for filming movies, TV shows, or commercials. It allows for complete control over lighting and sound.

  • The crew set up the elaborate set on the soundstage for the upcoming sci-fi film.
  • The soundstage was used to create all the indoor scenes of the show.
production house

A production house is a company concerned with the production of films, TV shows, advertisements, or other media content on a larger scale, often involving significant budgets and crews.

  • The production house started filming a new thriller movie last month.
  • This renowned production house has produced numerous blockbuster films.
recording studio

A recording studio is specifically designed for recording and producing music or audio content. It usually includes soundproof rooms, mixing desks, and specialized equipment for audio production.

  • They booked a recording studio to lay down the tracks for their next album.
  • The recording studio has state-of-the-art equipment for the best sound quality.

Examples of usage

  • The movie was filmed on location and in a studio in Hollywood.
  • The band recorded their new album in a state-of-the-art studio.
  • The TV show was produced in a studio with a live audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "studio" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estรบdio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคŸเฅ‚เคกเคฟเคฏเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Studio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ studio

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ัƒะดั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ studio

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใ‚ฟใ‚ธใ‚ช (sutajio)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท studio

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estudio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท stรผdyo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ŠคํŠœ๋””์˜ค (seutyudio)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุณุชูˆุฏูŠูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ studio

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtรบdio

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทฅไฝœๅฎค (gลngzuรฒshรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ studio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stรบdรญรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‚ัƒะดะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜แƒ (studia)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ studiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estudio

Etymology

The word 'studio' originated from the Italian word 'studio' meaning 'study' or 'workshop'. It was first used in English in the 18th century to refer to a workshop for artists. Over time, the term expanded to include spaces for various creative endeavors such as photography, design, and entertainment production.

See also: stud, studded, studs, study.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,910 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.