A terminology is a system of terms belonging to a science, art, or specialized subject; it is the nomenclature of that subject. A literary terminology is the system of terms that belong to the technique and practice of reading and writing literature.
audition. 1  the act or sense of hearing. 2  a hearing to test the fitness of an actor, musician, etc., as for a particular job.
Definition of preliminary for English Language Learners. : 1  something that comes first in order to prepare for or introduce the main part of something else. : 2  a game that is played before the main part of a competition to decide which players or teams will be allowed to continue playing.