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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

고전 무용

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gojeon muyong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Classical dance/ˈklæs.ɪ.kəl dæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"고전 무용은 한국 문화에서 중요한 역할을 합니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A traditional form of dance that follows established techniques and styles, often associated with specific cultural or historical contexts.

    "Bharatanatyam is a renowned classical dance form from India."
  2. 2

    A performance of dance that adheres to the conventions of a particular tradition.

    "The gala featured a stunning performance of classical ballet."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the English adjective 'classical', tracing back to Latin 'classicus' (belonging to a social class or of the highest rank), combined with 'dance', which originates from Old French 'dancier'. The compound refers to art forms established on a formal, traditional basis with rigid technical standards.

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