Terpsichore meaning

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Terpsichore (noun): (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song.

Terpsichore has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

Terpsichore as a noun

  1. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

    Type of: Muse

  2. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

    Synonyms: dancing, dance, saltation

    Type of: diversion, performing arts

    Kinds: adagio, break dancing, courante, nautch, pavane, phrase, saraband, skank, slam dancing, step dancing, toe dancing, stage dancing

    Related forms: terpsichorean

Word lists: words starting with TE · words ending in RE · 11-letter words

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