ballet — a type of dancing where carefully planned movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theater work or group of these dances
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a type of dancing where carefully planned movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theater work or group of these dances
Pronunciation (IPA): /bæˈleɪ/
Korean meaning: 정교한 동작으로 이야기나 감정을 표현하는 무용, 발레
Korean pronunciation: **발**레이
Example Sentences
- My little brother tried ballet class but kept falling over like a confused penguin.
- The Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballet performances in the world.
- She quit her job as an accountant to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer.
ballet
NOUN//bæˈleɪ//
a type of dancing where carefully planned movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theater work or group of these dances
a type of dancing where carefully planned movements tell a story or express an idea, or a theater work or group of these dances
Ballet at the café breaks every cliché!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
17세기 프랑스 궁정에서 시작된 예술 형태로, 이탈리아어 'balletto'에서 유래했습니다. 원래 'ballare'는 '춤추다'를 의미했죠.
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📝Examples
“My little brother tried ballet class but kept falling over like a confused penguin.”
“The Nutcracker is one of the most famous ballet performances in the world.”
“She quit her job as an accountant to pursue her dream of becoming a professional ballet dancer.”
“Dad attempted to do ballet moves while cooking dinner and nearly knocked over the soup pot.”
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