choreography
Definition
Noun: 1. The art or practice of designing sequences of movements for dance: This is the primary meaning, referring to the creative work of planning and arranging dance steps, patterns, and formations for a performance. 2. The specific arrangement of steps and movements in a dance or ballet: This refers to the resulting sequence itself, the choreographic work that is performed. 3. The notation or written symbols used to record dance movements: This is a specialized meaning referring to the system for documenting choreography, analogous to musical notation.
Usage Examples
- As the art/process (Definition 1):
- She studied choreography at a prestigious dance academy.
- The choreography for the new musical is incredibly complex and innovative.
- As the specific sequence (Definition 2):
- The choreography in that ballet is both beautiful and technically demanding.
- He is famous for his intricate jazz choreography.
- As the notation system (Definition 3):
- The dancer learned the historical piece from the original choreography written in Labanotation.
Advanced Usage
- "To choreograph" (verb): The action of creating choreography.
- She was hired to choreograph the fight scenes for the film.
- Conceptual Extension: The term can be used metaphorically to describe any complex, carefully planned sequence of movements or events.
- The choreography of the political summit required meticulous planning.
Variants and Related Words
- Choreograph (verb): To design and arrange the dance movements for a performance.
- He will choreograph three pieces for the upcoming season.
- Choreographer (noun): A person who creates choreographies.
- The choreographer worked closely with the composer.
- Choreographic (adjective): Relating to choreography.
- The piece displayed great choreographic originality.
Synonyms
- Dance composition: The creation of a dance work.
- Dance arrangement: The organization of dance movements.
- Staging (in a broader theatrical context): The planning of movement on stage.
Related Phrases
- Set the choreography: To finalize and teach the dance sequence.
- We need to set the choreography before rehearsals begin next week.
- Learn the choreography: To memorize and practice the dance steps.
- The cast spent the first week learning the choreography.
Noun
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a notation used by choreographers
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the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
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a show involving artistic dancing
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