morris dance
Noun: A traditional English folk dance performed by a group of dancers in distinctive, often colorful, costumes. The dance typically involves rhythmic stepping, the waving of handkerchiefs or the clashing of sticks, and is often accompanied by music. It is a ceremonial dance with historical roots, commonly performed at seasonal festivals and holidays.
The term "morris dance" refers to the dance tradition as a whole or to a specific instance or style of it. - The village green was lively with a morris dance during the May Day celebration. - He has studied the history of the morris dance for decades.
- The local troupe performed a traditional morris dance at the summer fayre.
- Learning the steps of a morris dance requires practice and coordination.
- The sound of bells attached to the dancers' legs is characteristic of a morris dance.
- As a modifier: The term can be used adjectivally to describe related elements.
- The festival featured a morris dance troupe from Oxfordshire.
- We listened to traditional morris dance tunes.
- Morris dancing (n): The activity or performance of morris dances.
- Morris dancing is a popular sight at English country fairs.
- Morris dancer (n): A person who performs a morris dance.
- The morris dancer's costume was adorned with ribbons and bells.
The term "morris dance" is specific and does not have other distinct meanings. It consistently refers to this form of English folk dance.
- Folk dance
- Ritual dance (in a specific ceremonial context)
- Traditional dance
There are no common idioms that use the exact term "morris dance."
There are no phrasal verbs associated with the term "morris dance."
- any of various English folk dances performed by dancers in costume