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