performing arts

noun

: types of art (such as music, dance, or drama) that are performed for an audience
a high school for the performing arts

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Mohawk consists of nearly 39 acres of land a $250,000 playground and a performing arts center, among other equipment and infrastructure. Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Several years ago, performer and playwright Ty Autry had the idea of bringing together an Atlanta performing arts festival for the LGBTQ community. Jim Farmer, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The Tulu people, also known as Tuluva, speak the Tulu language and have distinct cultural traditions, including unique religious customs and performing arts. Andrew Pereira, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Aug. 2026 The Kennedy Center is temporarily suspending free public tours of the performing arts venue after a volunteer tour guide spoke with the New York Times about President Donald Trump‘s efforts to gut the cultural institution. David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for performing arts

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“Performing arts.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing%20arts. Accessed 7 Aug. 2026.

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