performing arts

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun plural Arts, such as dance, drama, and music, that are performed before an audience.

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• noun art The arts involving performance, such as dance, theatre, singing, etc.

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• noun arts or skills that require public performance