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Different Types and Forms of Entertainment and It's Importance In Life

"Before machines the only form of entertainment people really had was relationship" This was the line said by Douglas Coupland. It was true before as people got entertainment if they maintained relationships as there was no other way of getting entertainment. Entertainment implies a form of activity that hold the attention and interests of an audience or which gives pleasure. You can easily find out that entertainment has always been a part of culture and tradition irrespective of its country, place or time. Before telling stories or passing knowledge form one generation to other was the favourite way of entertainment. In fact entertainment is very much important in anybody’s life. If there is no entertainment then there is no way of relaxation. However, with the passage of time various forms of entertainment began to evolve for people.  The various forms of entertainment are 

Banquets

During the early time, upper class people used banquets as a form of entertainment. The main reason for the use of the banquets was to show off their riches and power but with the passage of time it slowly changed to hospitable reasons and also to support other forms of art like music and/or dancing. In the banquets, it is essential for the entertainers to sharpen their skills, nurturing and help the entertainment to flourish.

However, now a day these banquets are now replaced and specific celebrations like weddings, religious obligations, birthdays and political achievements are being celebrated. Performers are still there for these events.

Music

Music can be considered as other forms of entertainment. Music was used as background music for storytelling, for singing and for dancing it is the most vital component. Now music became widely known and can be eventually separated as a specific form of entertainment. Before, music was possible to hear only in the presence of the musicians but now broadcasts and records has helped people to listen to their favourite songs at any time of the day.

Games

Previously, games were played for the purpose of recreation. While playing games various equipments are used such as using balls, boards, or dices for a specific game. Online gaming has been evolved now a day as a form of entertainment for various ages. Online gaming can be either played single or with the team. In some countries, online gaming has achieved celebrity status.

Reading

Reading books can also be a form of entertainment for many people. Books are not too costly and it can be purchased by any one. Through reading you can get information about the different folklore and help you to pass your time. Reading informative books not only helps to get entertainment but also you can derive entertainment by reading your favourite comics or any kind of magazines of your choice.

Performance

People of the ancient ages also derived entertainment through live performances as video or audio recording was not invented. You can find out that theatrical performances covered a wide range of genres including drama, theatre, and music. Live performance is the immediate response shown to the performer by the audiences. If the audiences liked the play then they would performance their appreciation and if they disliked the performance then they would directly show their dissatisfaction.

Dance

Dance is also considered as the form of entertainment and it can be of various types according to the event and culture. Dance is the one kind of entertainment where other forms can be combined such as singing, storytelling and theatre. Dance has also evolved as a form of competition and the various forms of dance has got an international reputation.

Apart from this there are also various types of entertainment according to the different age group.

Child Entertainment

Children have a desire to be entertained by seeing clowns, magicians, puppets, and pantomimes.

Adult Entertainment

For adult there are various types of entertainment such as travelling, tours, safari, song events etc.

Public Entertainment

Public entertainment means performing publicly for any amount of cash that passers-by give them. There are wide varieties of acts for public entertainment such as mimes, musicians, dancers, and magicians.

Live Entertainment

Live entertainment is for all age group of audiences. In live entertainment there are a lot of activities to be performed to appeal to different type of people or audience. For example:-there are concerts, theatre, magic performances, live TV shows and even dances.

Corporate Entertainment

Corporate entertainment incorporate performances during big events like awarding ceremonies, corporate events, or product launches and this type of entertainment are being handled by professionals.

With the evolution of time, it is very evident to see the different types and forms of entertainment. In spite of the varieties of entertainment, there will always be something which will suit your requirement.