arabesk
/ˌɛrəˈbɛsk/
noun
- A style of Turkish popular music that combines traditional Turkish folk music with influences from Arabic and Western music, often characterized by emotional, dramatic vocals.
- Arabesk became popular in Turkey in the 1970s and 1980s.
- The café played arabesk music that made everyone feel nostalgic.
- Many Turkish singers are famous for their arabesk ballads about love and loss.
adjective
- Relating to or characteristic of arabesk music or its style.
- She wore a dress inspired by arabesk album covers from the 1980s.
- He has a deep, arabesk singing voice that moves the audience.
- The film's soundtrack has an arabesk feel with its heavy use of strings.