enchaînement

noun

en·​chaîne·​ment

äⁿshānmäⁿ,

-shen-

plural -s

: a short series of steps in ballet comprising a phrase which can be repeated or varied

Word History

Etymology

French, enchaînement, series, action of binding with chains, from Middle French enchainement chain, from enchainer + -ment

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