Definition of Ballet

1. Noun. A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers.

Exact synonyms: Concert Dance
Examples of category: Pas, Pirouette, Pas Seul, Variation, Chasse, Sashay, Glissade, Turnout, Elevation
Generic synonyms: Choreography, Stage Dancing
Terms within: Duet, Pas De Deux, Pas De Trois, Pas De Quatre, Act
Specialized synonyms: Classical Ballet, Modern Ballet, Comedy Ballet
Derivative terms: Balletic

2. Noun. Music written for a ballet.
Generic synonyms: Music
Derivative terms: Balletic

Definition of Ballet

1. n. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.

Definition of Ballet

1. Noun. A classical form of dance. ¹

2. Noun. A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ballet

1. a classical dance form [n -S] : BALLETIC [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ballet

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ballerino
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ballers
ballestra
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ballet (current term)
ballet company
ballet dad
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