Word
choreography
Phoneticschore·og·ra·phy
US/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
UK/kˌɔːɹɪˈɒɡɹəfi/
Definitions
01the art of designing dance
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater
n. the skill or job of planning and arranging the movements for a dance, like a ballet or a music video.
n. the art or practice of designing sequences of movements in which motion, form, or both are specified.
“She decided to study choreography because she loved creating new dances for her friends.”
“Modern choreography often blends classical ballet techniques with contemporary street dance to create a unique visual language.”
Synonyms
02a specific set of steps
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Theater
n. the actual steps and movements that dancers perform in a specific show or song.
n. the specific sequence of steps and movements that constitute a particular dance work or performance.
“The choreography for the new pop song is very difficult to learn.”
“The dancers spent six weeks perfecting the intricate choreography before the opening night of the musical.”
03stadium display
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Sports Informal
n. an organised show by sports fans in a stadium using flags, banners, or lights.
n. a coordinated visual display performed by spectators, typically involving large-scale props or pyrotechnics.
“The fans prepared a massive choreography with blue and white flags for the final match.”
“The ultras spent thousands of euros on the choreography, which covered the entire north stand during the local derby.”
Real-World Examples
“By analyzing the 4D map, the researchers were able to identify distinct phases in this organ's formation—a complex choreography of thousands of cells.” “From the first anniversary, commemorating the attacks has carried a careful choreography.” Etymology
Borrowed from French chorégraphie, from Ancient Greek χορεία (khoreía, “dance”) + -γραφίᾱ (-graphíā, “written form (of a word, etc.), spelling”); By surface analysis, choreo- + -graphy.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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