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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDance
/dæns/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A series of rhythmic and patterned movements performed to music.
"The children enjoyed a dance performance at the school festival."
- 1
To move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps.
"She loves to dance at parties and social gatherings."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'dance' originates from the Middle English 'dauncen', which is derived from the Old French 'dancer', meaning to move in a rhythmic way. The term has evolved over centuries, reflecting cultural shifts in performance and expression.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dance" is said worldwide
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Danse
Transliteration: dɑ̃s
"Elle a pris des cours de danse."
Tanz
Transliteration: tants
"Der Tanz war wunderschön."
Danza
Transliteration: ˈdantsa
"La danza è un'arte espressiva."
Baile
Transliteration: ˈbailɛ
"El baile fue espectacular."
Dança
Transliteration: ˈdɐ̃sɐ
"A dança é uma forma de arte."
नृत्य
Transliteration: Nritya
"नृत्य एक कला है।"
舞蹈
Transliteration: wǔdǎo
"舞蹈是一种艺术形式。"
춤
Transliteration: chum
"춤은 표현의 한 형태입니다."
ダンス
Transliteration: dansu
"ダンスは楽しいです。"
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