Meaning of choreography in English

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

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌkɔriˈɑɡrəfi/

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  1. Noun

    choreography

    Etymology

    late 18th century (in the sense ‘written notation of dancing’): from Greek khoreia‘dancing in unison’ (from khoros‘chorus’) + -graphy

    Definitions

    1. a show involving artistic dancing
  2. 2. the representation of dancing by symbols as music is represented by notes
  3. 3. a notation used by choreographers

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