performing arts
noun
1.
arts or skills that require public performance, as acting, singing, or dancing.
Origin
1945-50
Examples from the web for
performing arts
He had not been raised to appreciate the decorative arts-nor the visual and
performing arts
, for that matter.
Victoria tourists can view works of art in museums and galleries, and witness a variety of
performing arts
.
It's located in the city's financial and
performing arts
districts.
In some ways, times are tough in the
performing arts
.
British Dictionary definitions for
performing arts
performing arts
plural noun
1.
the arts that are primarily performed before an audience, such as dance and drama