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10 Language-to-English DictionariesButō
Pronunciation / Transliteration: bu.tō
"A apresentação de butō foi marcada por movimentos lentos e expressivos."
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A form of Japanese dance theater that emphasizes the expression of deep emotions and the exploration of the human condition.
"The performance featured a haunting butoh piece that captivated the audience with its raw emotional intensity." - 2
A style of dance characterized by slow movements, exaggerated gestures, and a focus on the body as a medium of expression.
"In butoh, dancers often use stark lighting and minimal costumes to enhance the impact of their movements."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Butoh originated in Japan in the late 1950s as a form of avant-garde dance. The term itself is derived from the Japanese words 'bu' (dance) and 'tō' (to stomp or to dance), reflecting its roots in traditional Japanese performing arts while also incorporating modern influences.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Butoh" is said worldwide
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Butō
Transliteration: bu.to
"La performance de butō a captivé le public par son intensité émotionnelle."
Butoh
Transliteration: bu.to
"Die Butoh-Aufführung war eine eindrucksvolle Darstellung menschlicher Emotionen."
Butō
Transliteration: bu.tō
"La danza butō è conosciuta per la sua espressione emotiva profonda."
Butō
Transliteration: bu.tō
"La actuación de butō fue una experiencia conmovedora para todos los asistentes."
Butō
Transliteration: bu.tō
"A apresentação de butō foi marcada por movimentos lentos e expressivos."
बुतो
Transliteration: buto
"बुतो प्रदर्शन ने दर्शकों को गहराई से प्रभावित किया।"
舞踏
Transliteration: wǔtà
"这场舞踏表演深深打动了观众。"
부토
Transliteration: buto
"부토 공연은 관객들에게 깊은 감동을 주었다."
舞踏
Transliteration: butō
"その舞踏のパフォーマンスは観客を魅了しました。"
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