performing arts(n = noun.cognition) - arts or skills that require public performance;
is a kind of arts, humanistic discipline, humanities, liberal arts
has particulars: musical performance, dance, dancing, saltation, terpsichore, acting, performing, playacting, playing
Derived form noun performing artist1
performing arts, n.pl. the arts, such as drama, music, and dance, that require performance for their realization.
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