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Noun
/ˌarəˈbesk/,
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arabesques, plural;
  1. An ornamental design consisting of intertwined flowing lines, originally found in Arabic or Moorish decoration
    • - arabesque scrolls
  2. A passage or composition with fanciful ornamentation of the melody

  3. A posture in which the body is supported on one leg, with the other leg extended horizontally backward

  1. position in which the dancer has one leg raised behind and arms outstretched in a conventional pose
  2. an ornament that interlaces simulated foliage in an intricate design
  3. The arabesque is an artistic motif that is characterized by the application of repeating geometric forms and fancifully combined patterns; these forms often echo those of plants and animals. ...
  4. In classical ballet, the term arabesque (aa-rah-besk; literally, "in Arabic fashion") indicates a position of the body where the dancer stands on one leg, while the other leg is extended behind the body, with both knees straight. ...
  5. The arabesque is a type of ornamental piano music.
  6. Arabesque is a 1966 thriller starring Gregory Peck and Sophia Loren. The movie is based on Gordon Cotler's novel The Cypher and directed by Stanley Donen, who also directed Charade, Indiscreet, Funny Face, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and Saturn 3.
  7. Arabesque is a 2005 gay pornographic film released by Raging Stallion Studios. The film stars Raging Stallion exclusive models Huessein, François Sagat, Manuel Torres, Sarib, Ivan Andros, Joey Milano and J.C.
  8. Arabesque was created as an all-girl trio at the height of the disco era in 1977 in Frankfurt, Germany.
  9. An elaborate design of intertwined floral figures or complex geometrical patterns. This ornamental design is mainly used in Islamic Art and architecture; An ornate composition, especially for the piano; A dance position in which the dancer stands on one leg, with the other raised backwards, ...
  10. Ornament or surface decoration with intricate curves and flowing lines based on plant forms.
  11. A motif consisting of intertwining vines, branches, leaves, or blossoms. These could be woven in a geometric or curvilinear pattern. The Islimi motif is a version of Arabesque.
  12. A fanciful piano piece. Ornate passage varying or accompanying a theme.
  13. An ornate curving design of intertwined floral and vine figures often seen in intricate workshop rugs such as those from Isphahan, Tabriz, Nain and Qum.
  14. is a basic ballet pose, where body weight is supported by one leg and the other leg is behind and at a right angle to it. Arms are posed to create the longest possible line from fingertips to toes.
  15. A painted, inlaid, or carved design in interlacing patterns of floral, geometric, or figural forms.
  16. A repetitive, intricate pattern derived from Arab designs based originally on plant and flower motifs.
  17. Intricate patterns of intertwining flowers, vines, and other natural plants.
  18. A short piece of music featuring various melodic, contrapuntal or harmonic decorations.
  19. 1957. Vc, chamber orch. Ms. RCI 187/7-ACM 20 (Nelsova)
  20. A florid melodic section (the real meaning is a florid element in Arabian architecture). Generally used for characteristic pieces of a more or less casual type.
  21. Literally “Arabian”, a scrolling and interlacing pattern of branches, leaves, flowers and scrollwork of Moorish origin. Found on sixteenth-and seventeenth-century Spanish and Portuguese furniture, it later spread to Northern Europe.
  22. An intricate decorative pattern joining plant, animal, and sometimes human forms.
  23. A very popular design in oriental rugs consisting of scrolling (or intertwining) vines, flowers, buds or branches. Arabasques can be either floral or geometric in nature.
  24. In ballet, to stand on one foot (full or demi pointe; See "pointe") and raise the other leg (completely straight and turned out from the hip; See "turnout") toward the back while keeping the trunk fully upright.
  25. variation of a liberty; stunt in which the base/bases holds one foot of the top person while she extends the other leg behind her, making a 90 degree angle with her standing leg.