Nijinsky

Học thuật
Thân thiện
Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A historical person: Nijinsky refers to Vaslav Nijinsky, a Russian ballet dancer and choreographer of the early 20th century, renowned for his extraordinary technical skill, dramatic intensity, and legendary leaps.
Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Nijinsky is primarily used to refer to the individual dancer himself.
    • It is often used in discussions of ballet history, iconic performers, and revolutionary artistic figures.
    • Example: The biography explores the tragic life and brilliant career of Nijinsky.
    • Example: Many consider Nijinsky to be the greatest male dancer of his era.
Advanced Usage
  • As a benchmark for excellence: The name is sometimes used metaphorically to represent the pinnacle of dance or athletic artistry.
    • Example: The young gymnast's performance was so graceful, the commentators called her "the Nijinsky of the balance beam."
Variants and Related Words
  • Nijinskian (adjective): Pertaining to or characteristic of Vaslav Nijinsky's style, technique, or era.
    • Example: The choreography aimed to capture a Nijinskian sense of modernity and rebellion.
Synonyms
  • The God of the Dance (an epithet often used for him).
  • The greatest dancer of the 20th century (a common descriptive phrase).
Related Phrases
  • "The Rite of Spring": The 1913 ballet with music by Igor Stravinsky, famous for its riotous premiere, for which Nijinsky created the groundbreaking and controversial choreography.
  • "L'Après-midi d'un Faune": A seminal 1912 ballet choreographed and performed by Nijinsky.
Noun
  1. Russian dancer considered by many to be the greatest dancer of the 20th century (1890-1950)

Từ đồng nghĩa

Từ chứa "Nijinsky"

Từ có nhắc đến "Nijinsky"