choreography

cho·re·og·ra·phy

noun \ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fē\

plural cho·re·og·ra·phies

Definition of CHOREOGRAPHY

1

: the art of symbolically representing dancing

2

a : the composition and arrangement of dances especially for ballet b : a composition created by this art

3

: something resembling choreography <a snail-paced choreography of delicate high diplomacy — Wolfgang Saxon>

— cho·reo·graph·ic \ˌkȯr-ē-ə-ˈgra-fik\ adjective

— cho·reo·graph·i·cal·ly \-fi-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of CHOREOGRAPHY

1. He has an interest in choreography.
2. a show with excellent choreography

Origin of CHOREOGRAPHY

French chorégraphie, from Greek choreia + French -graphie -graphy

First Known Use: circa 1789

Other Dance Terms

attitude, honor, saltatory, sashay, taw