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performing arts
UK/pəˈfɔːmɪŋ ɑːrts/US/pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ ɑrts/per·FORM·ing ARTS
art forms that are performed live, like theatre, music and dance
Examples
“She studies performing arts at university because she wants to be an actress.”
“The city hosts a festival celebrating the performing arts every summer.”
“Local schools often offer classes in performing arts to encourage creativity.”
Band 8 sentence
“Universities often combine theory and practical workshops in their performing arts programmes to prepare students for live work.”
Collocations
- study performing arts
- performing arts centre
- school of performing arts
Word family
Common mistakes
performing art→performing arts
study performance arts→study performing arts
Say it for a higher band
5performing art→6performance arts→7+performing arts
Synonyms
stage arts
Easily confused
fine arts
“She prefers fine arts like painting to the performing arts.”
stage arts
“The stage arts programme focuses on theatre and choreography.”
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