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Choreography: meaning, definitions and examples

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choreography

 

[ ˌkɔː.riˈɑː.ɡrə.fi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dance

Choreography refers to the art of designing sequences of movements in dance and ballet. It involves creating and arranging steps, gestures, and patterns to form a cohesive performance.

Synonyms

dance arrangement, dance composition, movement design

Examples of usage

  • The choreography of the ballet was breathtaking, with intricate footwork and graceful movements.
  • The choreography for the musical was energetic and lively, capturing the essence of the story.
  • She studied choreography for years before becoming a professional dancer.

Translations

Translations of the word "choreography" in other languages:

🇵🇹 coreografia

🇮🇳 नृत्यरचना

🇩🇪 Choreographie

🇮🇩 koreografi

🇺🇦 хореографія

🇵🇱 choreografia

🇯🇵 振付

🇫🇷 chorégraphie

🇪🇸 coreografía

🇹🇷 koreografi

🇰🇷 안무

🇸🇦 تصميم الرقصات

🇨🇿 choreografie

🇸🇰 choreografia

🇨🇳 编舞

🇸🇮 koreografija

🇮🇸 danshöfundur

🇰🇿 хореография

🇬🇪 ქორეოგრაფია

🇦🇿 xoreoqrafiya

🇲🇽 coreografía

Etymology

The term 'choreography' originated from the Greek words 'χορεία' (khoreia) meaning 'dance' and 'γραφή' (graphe) meaning 'writing'. Choreography has a long history dating back to ancient civilizations where dance was an integral part of rituals and celebrations. Over time, choreography evolved into a structured form of art, with choreographers gaining recognition for their creative work in designing dance sequences.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,108, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.