Arabesque
Definition
As an adjective, it describes cultural, artistic, or linguistic elements specific to Arabs or the Islamic world; as a noun, it represents a complex linear ornament consisting of intertwined lines, floral, and geometric motifs characteristic of Islamic art, or a basic ballet position where the body is supported on one leg with the other extended backward.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Arabesque
- Arabian
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Variable adjective or masculine noun with irregular plural forms based on the semantic reference. |
| Formation | Romance loanword derived from the Italian or French designation for Arab-style decorative patterns. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [a.ra.ˈbesk] |
| Source | International Compendium of Visual Arts, Architecture and Choreography |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Pereții vechii moschei erau decorați cu un arabesc complicat dăltuit direct în plăcile de marmură albă.
EN: The walls of the old mosque were decorated with a complex arabesque carved directly into the white marble plates.
RO: Balerina principală a executat un arabesc perfect la finalul actului, stârnind aplauzele întregii săli.
EN: The prima ballerina executed a perfect arabesque at the end of the act, drawing applause from the entire hall.
RO: Un covor arabesc autentic din mătase necesită luni de muncă manuală migăloasă din partea meșteșugarilor.
EN: An authentic silk Arabian carpet requires months of meticulous manual labor from the craftsmen.
Idioms & Phrases
Poziție de arabesc / Arabesque position
RO: Trăsătură tehnică din balet în care dansatorul menține spatele arcuit și un picior ridicat perpendicular pe axa corpului.
EN: A technical ballet feature where the dancer maintains an arched back and one leg raised perpendicular to the body axis.
Stil arabesc / Arabesque decorative style
RO: Curent ornamental în arhitectură caracterizat prin repetiția infinită a unor linii curbe ritmice, fără figuri umane.
EN: An ornamental trend in architecture characterized by the infinite repetition of rhythmic curved lines without human figures.
Muzică cu model arabesc / Musical arabesque
RO: Piesă instrumentală, adesea pentru pian (cum sunt cele de Debussy), cu broderii melodice decorative și fluide.
EN: An instrumental piece, often for piano (such as those by Debussy), with decorative and fluid melodic ornamentations.
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