choreography

[ˌkɔɹ.iˈɒɡ.ɹə.fi]

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Choreography refers to the art of creating dance movements and actions. It's like planning out the steps for a ballet or a music video.

When people talk about choreography, they often mean the specific sequence of movements that dancers follow during a performance. For example, if you're watching a big musical on stage, someone created the choreography for all those fancy dance numbers. This person, usually called the choreographer, works with the dancers and director to create the steps and routines that bring the music to life. Sometimes, choreography is also used in other forms of performance, like flash mobs or even weddings.

How common is "choreography"?

Word choreography is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.

Definitions

noun

The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.
Example: She has staged many successful ballets, so her choreography skills must be excellent.
The dance steps, sequences or styles peculiar to a work, group, performance or institution.
Example: The show's singing and acting was excellent, but the choreography was dull and poorly-done.
The representation of these movements by a series of symbols.
Example: I've written down the choreography for y'all to take a look at.
The notation used to construct this record.
Example: Take a look at this, it's the choreography for our next show.

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