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Dance Composition

/dæns kəmˈpɒzɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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  1. 1

    The arrangement and organization of movements and steps in a dance performance.

    "The choreographer's dance composition was praised for its innovative use of space and rhythm."
  2. 2

    A specific piece or work of dance created by a choreographer.

    "Her latest dance composition explores themes of love and loss."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'dance' originates from the Latin word 'dancare', which means to move rhythmically to music. 'Composition' comes from the Latin 'componere', meaning to put together. The combination reflects the art of creating structured movement sequences in dance.

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