Choreography is most commonly used for the art of arrangingorganizing things in a particular order or pattern dance movements and steps. It can also mean a system of symbols or notationa set of written signs used to show information used to record or representstand for or describe something in another form dance.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌkɔriˈɑɡrəfi/
Easy pronunciation: kor-ee-OG-ruh-fee (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable: OG.
Noun; the art of arranging dance movements and steps.
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Choreography Meaning
the planning and arrangement of dance movements
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the art of arranging dance movements and steps
Example: The choreography in the opening number was energetic and precise.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- stage dancing — A loose match in some contexts, but it is not a strong everyday synonym for choreography.
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Other Meanings of Choreography
Meaning 2
a writing system for recording dance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a notation used by choreographers
Example: The archive includes an old form of choreography used by court dancers.
Meaning 3
a symbolic way of writing down dance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
Example: Researchers studied early choreography as a way of preserving dance on paper.
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Choreography Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- stage dancing
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use choreography to mean the dance performance itself, but it usually refers to the arrangement or design of the movements.
- It does not usually mean any kind of dance in general.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is choreography in simple words?
Choreography is the planning and arranging of dance movements.
Is choreography the same as dance?
Not exactly. Dance is the performance, while choreography is the design or arrangement of the steps.
Can choreography mean a notation system?
Yes. In some specialized uses, it can mean a system for writing or representing dance movements.
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