Articles About Entertaiment
The word “entertain” is derived from the Latin inter tenere (“to hold inside”). Whether entertaining oneself by solving the daily crossword puzzle or attending a Broadway show, entertainments are designed for all sizes of audience. The scale may be intimate, allowing for a level of connection and intimacy with the performers; it may be grand, such as a royal ball or an elaborate banquet; or it may be global in scope. The word has come to be strongly associated with amusement and frivolity, although many entertainments have more serious purposes, such as a religious festival or a political satire.
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