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choreographythe 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/

Korean meaning: 춤이나 피겨 스케이팅에서의 동작과 움직임의 순서, 특히 발레나 무대 춤에서의 안무

Korean pronunciation: 코리**아**그러피

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

choreography concept
💡 Concept

The dance team practices choreography — every performer moves in a carefully planned pattern.

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choreography rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

"Choreography writes what the body will see — every move, a geography of energy set free."

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌkɔːriˈɑːɡrəfi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfi/

🌳Etymology

Prefixchoreo--
Rootchoreo
Suffix--graphy

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.

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🎵Rhyme

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

My attempt at choreography looked like I was fighting invisible bees while having a seizure.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

dance compositionmovement sequencedance arrangementstaging

Antonyms

improvisationfreestyle

Related

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