Pirouetted: meaning, definitions and examples

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pirouetted

 

[ หŒpษชr.สŠหˆษ›t ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

dance move

To pirouette means to perform a complete turn on one foot, typically while the other leg is raised to the knee. This ballet move is characterized by its grace and balance, often executed at a rapid speed. It requires strong technique and control, making it a fundamental skill in ballet and other dance forms.

Synonyms

revolve, spin, twirl.

Examples of usage

  • She pirouetted gracefully across the stage.
  • The dancer executed a perfect pirouette during the performance.
  • After practicing for weeks, he nailed his first pirouette.
  • The young ballerina pirouetted with elegance.
  • He watched in awe as she effortlessly pirouetted in mid-air.

Translations

Translations of the word "pirouetted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pirueteou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฟเคฐเฅ‚เคเคŸเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช pirouettierte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pirouetted

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ั€ะพะผะตั‚ะฝัƒะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piruettowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒซใ‚จใƒƒใƒˆใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท a fait une pirouette

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hizo una pirueta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pirouette yaptฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ๋ฃจ์—ฃ์„ ํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูˆุฑุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—‹่ฝฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pirueta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ snรบningur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะธั€ัƒะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ˜แƒ แƒแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pirouette etdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hizo una pirueta

Etymology

The word 'pirouette' originates from the French word 'pirouette', which itself is derived from the verb 'pirouer', meaning 'to whirl'. The term can be traced back to the mid-19th century as it began to be used specifically in the context of ballet and classical dance. The structural elegance of the pirouette exemplifies the skill and discipline inherent in ballet, making it a vital term in the dance lexicon. Its roots reflect the physicality and artistic expression of dance, and today, it remains a staple in the vocabulary of dancers and choreographers worldwide. Over the years, the pirouette has transcended ballet to find its place in various dance forms, symbolizing not just technical prowess but also artistic interpretation.