/ ˌkɒriˈɒgrəfi; NAmE ˌkɔːriˈɑːg-/ noun
[ U ] the art of designing and arranging the steps and movements in dances, especially in ballet ; the steps and movements in a particular ballet or show
► chore·og·raph·er / ˌkɒriˈɒgrəfə(r); NAmE ˌkɔːriˈɑːg-/ noun
► choreo·graph·ic / ˌkɒriəˈgræfɪk; NAmE ˌkɔːriə-/ adjective
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WORD ORIGIN
late 18th cent. (in the sense written notation of dancing ): from Greek khoreia dancing in unison (from khoros chorus) + -graphy .