About The Word Terpsichore

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Terpsichore to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Terpsichore definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

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.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Taciturnity ‐ the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything…
  • Elaidic acid ‐ a monounsaturated fatty acid that has the same structure as oleic…
  • Resemblance ‐ similarity in appearance or external or…
  • Sweat equity ‐ interest in a building that a tenant earns by contributing to…
  • Petteria ramentacea ‐ erect shrub having large trifoliate leaves and dense clusters…
  • Constantine i ‐ Emperor of Rome who adopted the Christian faith and stopped the…
  • Arnoseris minima ‐ small European herb with small…
  • Chordata ‐ comprises true vertebrates and animals having a…
  • Busybody ‐ a person who meddles in the affairs…
  • Foolhardy ‐ marked by unthinking boldness; with defiant disregard for danger…