Ballet
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bælˈeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ballet is a noun meaning (dance) A classical form of dance.
Meaning
(dance) A classical form of dance.
More Meanings
- A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.
- The company of persons who perform this dance.
- (music) A light part song, frequently with a fa-la-la chorus, common among Elizabethan and Italian Renaissance composers.
- (heraldry, uncommon) A (small) ball i.e. roundel on a coat of arms, called a bezant, plate, etc., according to colour.
- (figurative) Any intricate series of operations involving coordination between individuals.
- (transitive, intransitive) To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.
Example Sentences
a classically-trained ballet dancer
Zara joined the ballet at the age of 14.
Let's go to the ballet in the theatre tomorrow!
9. Peter West, Ar. bears sable Ballets argent a Lyon Rampant.
Word Forms
- ballets
- balleting
- balleted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dance, dancing, chorus, classic, classical, follow.
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