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Pirouette: meaning, definitions and examples

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pirouette

 

[ หŒpษชrษ™หˆwษ›t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

dance movement

A pirouette is a ballet or dance movement in which the dancer turns on one foot, usually while the other leg is raised. This action showcases balance, precision, and skill. The term is commonly used in both classical ballet and contemporary dance styles.

Synonyms

revolve, spin, turn

Examples of usage

  • She executed a perfect pirouette on stage.
  • The dancers practiced their pirouettes for the upcoming performance.
  • His pirouette was so graceful that the audience applauded loudly.
  • The ballet teacher emphasized the importance of strength in a pirouette.

Translations

Translations of the word "pirouette" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pirueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฐเฅŒเคเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pirouette

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piruetka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒซใ‚จใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ฃจ์—ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ัƒัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒฃแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pirueta

Etymology

The word 'pirouette' originates from the French language, which itself is derived from the verb 'pirouetter,' meaning 'to spin.' The term became particularly associated with ballet during the 17th and 18th centuries when the art form was formalized and codified in Europe. Early uses of the word can be traced back to the ballet courts of the French monarchy, where dancers would perform intricate movements as a display of elegance and technical prowess. Over time, pirouettes have evolved in style and technique, yet they remain a fundamental part of dance training and choreography across various disciplines. Today, the pirouette represents not just a physical maneuver but also embodies the artistry and expression of dance as a whole.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,637, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.