Meaning of ballet in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈbæleɪ/

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  1. Noun

    ballet

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: from French, from Italian balletto, diminutive of ballo‘a dance’, from late Latin ballare‘to dance’ (see ball)

    Definitions

    1. a theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers
  2. 2. music written for a ballet

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