BALLET


Meaning of BALLET in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈba-ˌlā, ba-ˈ ]

noun

Etymology: French, from Italian balletto, diminutive of ballo dance, from ballare

Date: 1634

1.

a. : a theatrical art form using dancing, music, and scenery to convey a story, theme, or atmosphere

b. : dancing in which conventional poses and steps are combined with light flowing figures (as leaps and turns)

2. : music for a ballet

3. : a group that performs ballets

• bal·let·ic ba-ˈle-tik adjective

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