choreography
UK/.kɒriә'ɒgræfi/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
The art of designing and arranging the steps and movements of a dance.
编舞艺术，设计和编排舞蹈动作的技艺。
n.
The sequence of movements itself in a particular dance or performance.
（某段舞蹈或表演的）整套编排动作。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedchoreo- (dance) + graph (write) + -y = 'dance-writing' — literally writing down the steps. Greek khoreia was group dancing (the same khoros gives us 'chorus'); choreography is the art of setting that movement down.
Root graph still carries 34 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.intricate choreography精巧的编舞
- 2.dance choreography舞蹈编排
- 3.original choreography原创编舞
Example Sentences
- 1.
The choreography for the finale took weeks to perfect.
- 2.
Her choreography blends ballet and hip-hop.
- 3.
Critics praised the intricate choreography.