About The Word Terpsichore

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Terpsichore

Terpsichore Meaning & Definition
Terpsichore Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Terpsichore?

[n] taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
[n] (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

Synonyms | Synonyms for Terpsichore: dance | dancing | saltation

Related Terms | Find terms related to Terpsichore:

See Also | break dance | break dancing | ceremonial dance | choreography | diversion | duet | hoofing | Muse | nauch | nautch | nautch dance | pas de deux | pas seul | pavan | pavane | recreation | ritual dance | ritual dancing | saraband | skank | slam dance | slam dancing | social dancing | stage dancing | step dancing | toe dance | toe dancing | variation

Terpsichore In Webster's Dictionary

\Terp*sich"o*re\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? enjoyment (fr. ? to gladden) + ? dance, dancing.] (Gr. Myth.) The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.

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