choreography

Thân thiện

The choreography for the ballet is written in a special notation.

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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a notation used by choreographers
2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
3. a show involving artistic dancing

Từ đồng nghĩa

• stage dancing