Painting, music etc. (4)

I believe the answer is:

arts

(Other definitions for arts that I've seen before include "Literature, music etc." , "Aesthetic products for star" , "Wiles, skills" , "Creative activities such as painting and music." , "Humanities" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent and The Irish Times.

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