choreography
word
Definition
Choreography is the art of designing and arranging dance movements and steps, often for performances such as ballets, shows, or music videos.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in artistic and formal contexts relating to dance. Common phrases: 'learn the choreography', 'complex choreography', 'choreography by'. It specifically refers to the planned sequence, not the act of dancing itself.
Spanish: coreografíaPortuguese (BR): coreografiaPortuguese (PT): coreografiaChinese (Simplified): 编舞Chinese (Traditional): 編舞Hindi: कोरियोग्राफीArabic: تصميم الرقصBengali: কোরিওগ্রাফি - নৃত্যরচনার শিল্পRussian: хореографияJapanese: 振付 - 振付けVietnamese: vũ đạo - biên đạo múaKorean: 안무Turkish: koreografiUrdu: رقص کی ترتیب - کوریوگرافیIndonesian: koreografi
Example Sentences
The choreography in the school play was simple but beautiful.
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She studied choreography at university.
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The movie won an award for its choreography.
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Learning the new choreography took the dancers a whole week.
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The choreography was so complex that even the professionals struggled.
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Do you know who did the choreography for that famous music video?
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