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Definition of Terpsichore
1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song.
2. Noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.
Exact synonyms: Dance, Dancing, Saltation
Examples of category: Sidestep, Tap, Busker, Jive, Dance, Trip The Light Fantastic, Trip The Light Fantastic Toe, Clog, Tap Dance, Belly Dance, Heel, Shimmy
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation, Performing Arts
Specialized synonyms: Adagio, Break Dance, Break Dancing, Courante, Nauch, Nautch, Nautch Dance, Pavan, Pavane, Phrase, Saraband, Skank, Slam Dance, Slam Dancing, Hoofing, Step Dancing, Toe Dance, Toe Dancing, Choreography, Stage Dancing, Pas Seul, Variation, Duet, Pas De Deux, Pas De Trois, Pas De Quatre, Social Dancing, Mambo, Ceremonial Dance, Ritual Dance, Ritual Dancing
Derivative terms: Dance, Dance, Saltate, Terpsichorean
Examples of category: Sidestep, Tap, Busker, Jive, Dance, Trip The Light Fantastic, Trip The Light Fantastic Toe, Clog, Tap Dance, Belly Dance, Heel, Shimmy
Generic synonyms: Diversion, Recreation, Performing Arts
Specialized synonyms: Adagio, Break Dance, Break Dancing, Courante, Nauch, Nautch, Nautch Dance, Pavan, Pavane, Phrase, Saraband, Skank, Slam Dance, Slam Dancing, Hoofing, Step Dancing, Toe Dance, Toe Dancing, Choreography, Stage Dancing, Pas Seul, Variation, Duet, Pas De Deux, Pas De Trois, Pas De Quatre, Social Dancing, Mambo, Ceremonial Dance, Ritual Dance, Ritual Dancing
Derivative terms: Dance, Dance, Saltate, Terpsichorean
Definition of Terpsichore
1. n. The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.
Definition of Terpsichore
1. Proper noun. (Greek god) One of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Medical Definition of Terpsichore
1. The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter. Origin: L, fr. Gr.; enjoyment (fr. To gladden) + dance, dancing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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