What is Entertaiment?

Entertaiment is an engaging activity that entertains and provides enjoyment. Entertainment serves a variety of purposes for people, from preparing children for adult responsibilities and social interaction through play (dolls, pets, group games) to training for activities that require physical or mental skill such as sports and music. Entertainment can be active and live or passive and cinematic and can be adapted for individuals or for large audiences. For example, a concert that engages the audience with music and dance can be compared to a new movie which entertains the audience through a passive experience of high-quality filmmaking. Entertainment also evolves over time, and activities that were once part of hunting or war have become spectator sports.