performing arts

US: /pɚˈfɔrmɪŋ ˈɑrts/

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026

per•form•ing arts /pɚˈfɔrmɪŋ ˈɑrts/  n. [plural]

1. Music and Dance, Show Business arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, and dancing.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

perform′ing arts′, 

1. Music and Dance, Show Business arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing.

• 1945–50

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performing arts noun:plural

1. the arts that are primarily performed before an audience, such as dance and drama