Phrase guide
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noun
The arts involving performance, such as dance, theatre, music, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: plural, plural-normally
Topics: art, arts
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noun
arts or skills that require public performance
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts, arts
Narrower terms: musical performance, dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltation, acting, playing, playacting, performing
History
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Across languages
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