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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Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
Instead, there was elaborate choreography, with even Drizzy showing off a two-step.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The direction and vibrant choreography, paired with the stunning visual design and craftsmanship, creates a captivating theatrical world.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
The music and choreography have been tweaked and adapted countless times over the years, with many versions drawing from the 1895 version created in St. Petersburg by Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov.
—Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for choreography
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“Choreography.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreography. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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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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