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choreography

ko-ree-OG-ruh-fee

Choreography (noun) means the art or practice of designing and arranging dance movements or sequences of staged movement. Example: “The choreography for the finale was breathtaking.”

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The art or practice of designing and arranging dance movements or sequences of staged movement.
"The choreography for the finale was breathtaking."
"She studied choreography at drama school."

How to use choreography

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe designing and arranging of dance or movement, especially for performance.

Common pairings
fight choreography stage choreography original choreography

Word forms

choreographies plural

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Etymology

Borrowed from French chorégraphie, from Ancient Greek khoreía ("dance") plus -graphia ("writing, recording").

Origin: Ancient Greek

stage dancing

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Frequently asked questions

What does “choreography” mean?

The word “choreography” means the art or practice of designing and arranging dance movements or sequences of staged movement. In plain terms, the designing and arranging of dance or movement, especially for performance.

How do you pronounce “choreography”?

“Choreography” is pronounced ko-ree-OG-ruh-fee (/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA).

How do you use “choreography” in a sentence?

Here is “choreography” used in a sentence: “The choreography for the finale was breathtaking.”

What part of speech is “choreography”?

“Choreography” is a noun.

Where does the word “choreography” come from?

The word “choreography” comes from Ancient Greek. Borrowed from French chorégraphie, from Ancient Greek khoreía ("dance") plus -graphia ("writing, recording").

Is “choreography” a common word?

“Choreography” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C2 level.

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