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An arabesque is a graceful ballet pose. (noun)
An example of an arabesque is the extension of the right arm forward while extending the left leg and left arm backward and balancing on the right foot.
An arabesque is a piece of music which is brief but upbeat and often crafted for play on the piano. (noun)
An example of an arabesque is a piece of music titled Debussy's Arabesque No. 1.
An arabesque is an artistic portrayal of flowing lines, particularly scrolls. (noun)
An example of an arabesque can be seen on the Savonnerie carpet in the Louvre.
Arabesque describes artwork or structures that are decorated with many flowing lines. (adjective)
An example of arabesque artwork is on the dome of the Sheikh Lotfalla mosque.
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