performing arts
plural noun
arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing.
Nearby words
performance test, performance-enhancing, performative, performer, performing, performing arts, perfume, perfumed, perfumer, perfumery, perfunctory
Origin of performing arts
First recorded in 1945–50
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British Dictionary definitions for performing arts
performing arts
pl n
the arts that are primarily performed before an audience, such as dance and drama
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