🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

현대 무용

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hyeondae muyong

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Modern Dance/ˈmɒd.ən dæns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그녀는 현대 무용을 배우고 있다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A style of dance that rejects the limitations of classical ballet and embraces a wide range of movements and expressions.

    "She has been studying modern dance for several years and loves its expressive nature."
  2. 2

    A performance art form that combines elements of dance, music, and theater, often focusing on personal expression.

    "The modern dance performance captivated the audience with its innovative choreography."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'modern dance' emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a reaction against classical ballet. It draws from various influences, including folk dance and expressive movement, reflecting the cultural shifts of the time.

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