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Entertainment has become synonymous with fun and laughter, although many forms may have a more serious purpose. The concept has a wide-ranging scope, extending from the individual choice of private entertainment available from a vast array of pre-recorded products; to an evening’s dinner party entertaining two; to a performance that is intended for thousands. It has evolved from a variety of media, from theater and dance to music concerts and comedy shows; from the visual arts to film and television and even digital media such as social media and video games. The word entertain originates from the Medieval Latin intertenere, from the Indo-European root ten, meaning to hold inside.