choreography
choreography Lexical Profile
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• noun
The specific sequence of steps and movements designed for a staged dance, figure skating routine, or musical performance.
"The cast spent weeks rehearsing the intricate choreography for the opening musical number."
The art or practice of designing and arranging sequences of movements and steps, especially for ballet or theatrical dance.
"She studied contemporary dance and choreography at the conservatory before launching her own company."
The careful, strategic planning and coordination of a complex event, political campaign, or public process.
"The summit required delicate diplomatic choreography to ensure both leaders appeared on equal footing."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 18th century from French chorégraphie, coined from Ancient Greek khoreia ('choral dance') and -graphia ('writing'). The term originally referred specifically to the written notation of dance steps before shifting in the 20th century to mean the art of designing the dances themselves.