cold open

Meanings

• Noun

  The opening scene or segment of a film, television show, or podcast that introduces the story or sets the tone, often without dialogue.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cold open
bold open , mold oven , old cone

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Variants

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cold open , cold opening , cold openings , cold opens

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Etymology

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The term 'cold open' originated from television production where the show starts with an opening scene that is not necessarily connected to the rest of the episode, often without any introductory credits or commercial breaks.

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Trivia

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1. The first episode of the American television series 'Mad Men' is a famous example of a cold open.

2. The term 'cold open' was popularized in the 1990s with the rise of serialized television shows.

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Related Concepts

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1. teaser: A cold open is similar to a teaser in that it provides a sneak peek into the story, but a teaser is typically a short promotional clip released before the actual show or movie.

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Culture

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In film and television, the cold open is an essential element that can grab the audience's attention and set the mood for the rest of the show. It can also provide important context or backstory, and sometimes even reveal a twist or surprise.

How to Memorize "cold open"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a film or television show starting without any introductory credits or commercials. Imagine the scene that unfolds on the screen.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'cold open' with the idea of a surprise or unexpected beginning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each word in 'cold open' - C for cold, O for open.

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