arabesque
Definition of the French term arabesque in music:
- arabesque (piece of music with ornamental melodies inspired by the ornamental designs of Arab architecture and art)
Language
French
Singular
arabesque
Plural
arabesques
Combinations
French musical terms that include arabesque:
- deux arabesques – two arabesques (two pieces of music with ornamenta...
Musical examples
Music scores that include arabesque:
- Claude Debussy: 2 Arabesques (1890‑1891) Page 1