choreography — the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating, especially in a ballet or other staged dance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating, especially in a ballet or other staged dance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɔːriˈɑːɡrəfi/
Example Sentences
- The choreography was so complicated that even the backup dancers got lost and started doing the Macarena instead.
- She studied the choreography for hours until she could perform it flawlessly.
- The choreography seamlessly blended classical ballet with modern hip-hop movements.
choreography
NOUN[/ˌkɔːriˈɑːɡrəfi/]
the sequence of steps and movements in dance or figure skating, especially in a ballet or other staged dance
The choreographer created a powerful choreography for the dancers before the music video shoot.
The choreographer recorded the choreography step by step so every dancer could practice the routine correctly. (Break it into: CHOREO = DANCE + -GRAPHY = WRITING / RECORDING)
"Choreography writes what the body will see — every move, a geography of energy set free."
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'choreia' (dancing in unison) and 'graphia' (writing or recording). The term literally means 'dance writing' and was formed to describe the notation or composition of dance movements.
Breakdown
choreo- (from Greek 'choreia' meaning dance) + -graphy (from Greek 'graphia' meaning writing/recording) = choreography (the composition and arrangement of dance movements)
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📝Examples
“The choreography was so complicated that even the backup dancers got lost and started doing the Macarena instead.”
“She studied the choreography for hours until she could perform it flawlessly.”
“The choreography seamlessly blended classical ballet with modern hip-hop movements.”
“My attempt at choreography looked like I was fighting invisible bees while having a seizure.”
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