choreography
noun
cho·re·og·ra·phy
ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fē 
plural choreographies
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—
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In ancient Greece, a choreia was a circular dance accompanied by a singing chorus. But the actual notating of dances by means of symbols didn't begin until the 17th or 18th century, when ballet developed into a complex art form in France. The choreographer of a major ballet, which might run to an hour or more, will always record his or her work in notation, though choreographing a five-minute segment for a TV talent show usually doesn't require any record at all.
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The New Yorker, 29 Nov. 2024
The trailer features an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by H.E.R., with choreography by Debbie Allen.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
Ariana Grande Grabs Her Wicked Costar Cynthia Erivo’s Fingernail in Viral Video and Fans Have a Lot to Say About It
The scene's choreography was also specifically designed to emphasize the importance of this moment for Nessarose.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 24 Nov. 2024
The acting, costumes and puppetry blend seamlessly with Garth Fagan’s choreography.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Choreography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreography. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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choreography
noun
cho·re·og·ra·phy
ˌkōr-ē-ˈäg-rə-fē
ˌkȯr-
: the art of arranging dances especially for ballet
choreograph
verb
ˈkōr-ē-ə-ˌgraf
ˈkȯr-
choreographer
noun
ˌkōr-ē-ˈäg-rə-fər
ˌkȯr-
choreographic
adjective
-ē-ə-ˈgraf-ik
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