art form

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ahrt fawrm]
- /ɑrt fɔrm/
- /ɑːt fɔːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ahrt fawrm]
- /ɑrt fɔrm/

Definitions of art form words

countable noun art form If you describe an activity as an art form, you mean that it is concerned with creating objects, works, or performances that are beautiful or have a serious meaning. 3
noun art form a conventionally established form of artistic composition, such as the symphony or the sonnet 3
noun art form a recognized medium of artistic expression 3
noun art form a means of creative expression, as poetry, or a specific creative genre, as the sonnet, based on traditional structures, standards, and principles 3
noun art form any activity or medium similarly regarded as a means for the expression of creative impulses or professional expertise 3
noun art form the more or less established structure, pattern, or scheme followed in shaping an artistic work: The sonata, the sonnet, and the novel are all art forms. 1

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Origin of art form

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70

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Parts of speech for Art form

noun

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art form popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

art form usage trend in Literature

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