choreograph — to design and arrange the movements, steps, and patterns of a dance or performance
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to design and arrange the movements, steps, and patterns of a dance or performance
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɔːriəɡræf/
Example Sentences
- The professional choreographer choreographed a routine so complicated that even the dancers got dizzy just watching the rehearsal video.
- My little sister tried to choreograph a dance for her hamster, but the hamster just ran in circles.
- The stunt team meticulously choreographed the car chase scene to ensure everyone's safety.
choreograph
VERB[/ˈkɔːriəɡræf/]
to design and arrange the movements, steps, and patterns of a dance or performance
The director carefully choreographs every step for the grand ballet finale.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek khoreia (dance) + graphein (to write), originally referring to the notation of dance movements.
Breakdown
choreo- (dance) + -graph (to write/record)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professional choreographer choreographed a routine so complicated that even the dancers got dizzy just watching the rehearsal video.”
“My little sister tried to choreograph a dance for her hamster, but the hamster just ran in circles.”
“The stunt team meticulously choreographed the car chase scene to ensure everyone's safety.”
“The wedding felt so perfectly choreographed that guests joked it was more organized than a military operation.”
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