choreography
the art of composing ballets and other dances and planning and arranging the movements, steps, and patterns of dancers.
the technique of representing the various movements in dancing by a system of notation.
the arrangement or manipulation of actions leading up to an event: the choreography of a surprise birthday party.
Origin of choreography
1Other words from choreography
- cho·re·o·graph·ic [kawr-ee-uh-graf-ik, kohr-], /ˌkɔr i əˈgræf ɪk, ˌkoʊr-/, adjective
- cho·re·o·graph·i·cal·ly, adverb
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How to use choreography in a sentence
One of those sharks seemed to be in its own little watery world, doing its own weird thing that had little-to-nothing to do with the actual planned choreography.
The Weeknd’s Super Bowl performance sparked a bounty of memes, as the halftime show usually does | Travis Andrews | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostNo choreography, music licensing, famous actors — possibly even no director.
The 5 worst Super Bowl commercials, from Dolly Parton’s betrayal to that awkward Oatly jingle | Maura Judkis, Sonia Rao | February 8, 2021 | Washington PostThat original video consisted of relatively easy group choreography set to the song’s catchy hook.
To plot out the choreography of this complex dance, two separate groups seized upon a theorem devised by mathematician Leonhard Euler way back in the 18th century.
How the Earth-shaking theory of plate tectonics was born | Carolyn Gramling | January 13, 2021 | Science NewsThe staging and the careful choreography of the scenes, with fireworks and synchronized dance, enhanced the storytelling.
How ‘Bridgerton’ flipped the script on ‘The Duke and I’ | Vanessa Riley | January 12, 2021 | Washington Post
Backup dancers materialize, sparking a torrent of eye-catching choreography.
The Making of Kiesza: From Navy Sharpshooter to Beauty Queen to Pop Diva | Marlow Stern | October 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe revival swept in glam costumes, elegant choreography, and cheeky fun, sometimes weaving in social commentary.
Best Career Arc Ever: From Burlesque To Bartending | Anne Berry | September 13, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTApparently, the sexually suggestive choreography and aggressive twerking was viewed as a threat to the Latin American nation.
Miley Cyrus Goes To War Against the Dominican Republic Government | Asawin Suebsaeng | September 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOK Go Use Their Illusion Alt-pop band OK Go is no stranger to single-take music videos with impressive choreography.
Duck-pocalypse, Animated Mormons, and More Viral Videos | Alex Chancey | June 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSure, her gee-golly choreography is unbearable cute, but watch her eyes.
7 Impossibly Cute Shirley Temple Moments (VIDEOS) | Kevin Fallon | February 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFokine created the choreography of L'Oiseau de Feu section by section, as the music was handed to him.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyBesides creating the decorative setting and the beautiful costumes, he inspired the choreography even to the slightest movements.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyThe music of that dance, clear and well defined, demanded a corresponding choreography—simple and easy to understand.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyThe admirably successful choreography of these three ballets came from Bronislava Nijinska's inexhaustible talent.
An Autobiography | Igor StravinskyIt is hardly surprising in these circumstances that the choreography of Le Baiser de la Fe left me cold.
An Autobiography | Igor Stravinsky
British Dictionary definitions for choreography
choregraphy (kɒˈrɛɡrəfɪ)
/ (ˌkɒrɪˈɒɡrəfɪ) /
the composition of dance steps and sequences for ballet and stage dancing
the steps and sequences of a ballet or dance
the notation representing such steps
the art of dancing
Origin of choreography
1Derived forms of choreography
- choreographer or choregrapher, noun
- choreographic (ˌkɒrɪəˈɡræfɪk) or choregraphic (ˌkɒrəˈɡræfɪk), adjective
- choreographically or choregraphically, adverb
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Cultural definitions for choreography
The art of arranging dance movements for performance.
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