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choreography
CIDE DICTIONARY
choreography, n. [Gr. dance + -graphy.].
- The art of representing dancing by signs, as music is represented by notes; -- also called
choregraphy . [1913 Webster] - the art of composing dances for individuals or groups, including the planning of the movements and steps; also, the planning of movements and steps for figure skaters, performed on ice. [PJC]
- the planning and coordination of activities for an event, especially one to be held in public. [PJC]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
choreography, n.
1 the design or arrangement of a ballet or other staged dance.
2 the sequence of steps and movements in dance.
3 the written notation for this.
1 the design or arrangement of a ballet or other staged dance.
2 the sequence of steps and movements in dance.
3 the written notation for this.
Derivative
choreographic adj. choreographically adv.
Etymology
Gk khoreia dance + -GRAPHY
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choreography
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