arabesque
/ˌɛrəˈbɛsk/
noun
- A ballet position in which the dancer stands on one leg with the other leg extended straight behind, and one or both arms extended forward.
- Her arabesque was so graceful that the audience applauded.
- The ballerina held a perfect arabesque for several seconds.
- In class, we practiced arabesques at the barre to improve our balance.
- An elaborate, intricate design of intertwined lines, leaves, and scrolls, often used in Islamic art and architecture.
- The mosque's walls were decorated with beautiful arabesques in blue and gold.
- He studied the arabesque patterns on the ancient carpet.
- The artist spent weeks painting the arabesque motifs on the ceiling.
- A short, highly ornamented piece of music, often for piano, with a flowing, decorative style.
- She played Debussy's 'Arabesque No. 1' at the recital.
- I love listening to arabesques because they sound so light and airy.
- The composer wrote several arabesques for solo piano.
adjective
- Decorated with or resembling an arabesque design; intricate and flowing.
- The arabesque patterns on the vase were very detailed.
- She wore a scarf with arabesque embroidery along the edges.
- The building's arabesque arches reminded me of a palace.