Terpsichore

Terp·sich·o·re

T0118800 (tûrp-sĭk′ə-rē)n.1. Greek Mythology The Muse of dancing and choral singing.2. terpsichore The art of dancing.

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[Latin Terpsichorē, from Greek Terpsikhorē, from feminine of terpsikhoros, dance-loving : terpein, to delight + khoros, dance; see gher- in Indo-European roots.]

Terpsichore

(tɜːpˈsɪkərɪ) n (Classical Myth & Legend) the Muse of the dance and of choral song[C18: via Latin from Greek, from terpsikhoros delighting in the dance, from terpein to delight + khoros dance; see chorus]

Terp•sich•o•re

(tɜrpˈsɪk əˌri)

n. the Muse of dancing and choral song. [< Latin Terpsichorē < Greek Terpsichórē]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	Terpsichore - (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral songGreek mythology - the mythology of the ancient Greeks
	2.	terpsichore - taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to musicdancing, dance, saltationsidestep - a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)diversion, recreation - an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates; "scuba diving is provided as a diversion for tourists"; "for recreation he wrote poetry and solved crossword puzzles"; "drug abuse is often regarded as a form of recreation"adagio - a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancersbreak dance, break dancing - a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap musiccourante - a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreatsnauch, nautch, nautch dance - an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girlspavan, pavane - a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuriesphrase - dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequencesaraband - a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow timeskank - a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the kneesslam dance, slam dancing - a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rockhoofing, step dancing - dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or posturestoe dance, toe dancing - a dance performed on tiptoechoreography, stage dancing - a show involving artistic dancingpas seul, variation - (ballet) a solo dance or dance figurepas de deux, duet - (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)pas de trois - (ballet) a dance for three peoplepas de quatre - (ballet) a dance for four peoplesocial dancing - dancing as part of a social occasionmambo - a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumbaceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritualtap - a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing)performing arts - arts or skills that require public performancebusker - a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for moneyjive - dance to jive music; dance the jivetrip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"clog - dance a clog dancetap dance - perform a tap dancebelly dance - perform a belly danceheel - perform with the heels; "heel that dance"shimmy - dance a shimmy

Translations

ΤερψιχόρηТерпсихора