Ballet
/bæˈleɪ/
nounBeginnerCommonArts
Meaning
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Definitions
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A theatrical performance of dancing, typically accompanied by music, scenery, and costumes.
/bæˈleɪ/
nounneutralBeginner
Arts
An artistic dance form
She's been studying ballet since she was five.
💡 Simply: A type of dance show.
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The ballet was both beautiful and emotionally moving.
How It's Used
Performing Arts
"The Royal Ballet performed a stunning rendition of Swan Lake."
From French *ballet*, from Italian *balletto*, diminutive of *ballo* "dance".
Ballet emerged in the Italian Renaissance courts and evolved into the sophisticated art form we know today.
Memory tip
Think of graceful ballerinas leaping across the stage.
Practice
Base: ballet
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