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choreography

n. C / U
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi// UK //kˌɔːɹɪˈɒɡɹəfi// chore·og·ra·phy

n. the planned arrangement of movements in a dance or performance. You use this word when talking about how dancers move together or how their steps are designed.

n. the art or practice of designing sequences of movements for dance or performance. Uncountable in its abstract sense; countable when referring to specific routines or works.


SIMPLE

The ballet's choreography is beautiful and complex.

CONTEXTUAL

The director praised the choreography for its clear storytelling and precise timing.

COMPLEX

Her innovative choreography blended traditional folk steps with modern jazz, creating a unique visual language that challenged audience expectations.

Origin

Borrowed from French chorégraphie, from Ancient Greek χορεία (khoreía, “dance”) + -γραφίᾱ (-graphíā, “written form (of a word, etc.), spelling”); By surface analysis, choreo- + -graphy.

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