choreography
Americannoun
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the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.
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the technique of representing the various movements in dancing by a system of notation.
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the arrangement or manipulation of actions leading up to an event.
the choreography of a surprise birthday party.
noun
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the composition of dance steps and sequences for ballet and stage dancing
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the steps and sequences of a ballet or dance
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the notation representing such steps
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the art of dancing
Other Word Forms
- choreographer noun
- choreographic adjective
- choreographically adverb
Etymology
Origin of choreography
1780–90; < Greek chore- (stem of choreía chorea ) + -o- + -graphy
Example Sentences
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The waistband was high enough to give crush his lungs, but that didn't stop him recreating the video's fluid, technically-challenging choreography on stage.
From BBC
They were captivated by the choreography on the floor and the balance on the beam, by the work each gymnast puts into their routine and by the thrills of the best show in Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times
The 15-minute orchestral piece has inspired seven different choreographies, but is most widely associated with the version created by Bejart, which remains the best known.
From Barron's
The shows are part of her biggest tour to date, which showcases a newfound confidence - in terms of styling, sass and choreography - from an artist who initially performed under a shroud of anonymity.
From BBC
The tracks are fast-paced and energetic, with repetitive choreography that audiences can easily follow.
From BBC
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