English · Arts & Literature

choreography

/ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fi/

[/ˌkɒr.iˈɒɡ.rə.fi/]

design of dance movements

Advancednoun

Definition

The art of arranging the steps and movements of a dance.

Example

The choreography blended graceful ballet with sharp modern moves to thrilling effect on stage.

The choreography blended graceful ballet with sharp modern moves to thrilling effect on stage.

Etymology

From Greek 'khoreia' (dance) and 'graphein' (to write), coined in the 18th century.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in dance, figure skating, and staged movement.

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