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choreograph
has definitions from the field of dance
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[ verb ] (dance) compose a sequence of dance steps, often to music
Examples "Balanchine choreographed many pieces to Stravinsky's music" Used in print (The New York Times...)But under the direction of Mira_Ziminska-Sygietynska , who with her late husband founded the organization in 1948 , it has all been put into theatrical form , treated selectively , choreographed specifically for presentation to spectators , and performed altogether professionally . There is for_example , a stunning Krakowiak that closes the first act ; the mazurka choreographed by Witold_Zapala to music from Moniuszko 's opera , `` Strasny_Dwor ' , may be the_most beautiful mazurka you are likely ever to see ; there is an enchanting polonaise ; and the dances and songs from the Tatras contain a magnificent dance for the men . (The New York Times...)`` Signal '' is choreographed for three male dancers to an electronic score by Alwin_Nikolais . Choreographed by Mr._Nagrin , the work filled the second_half of a program that also offered the first New_York showing of Miss_Tamiris ' `` Once Upon a Time '' , as_well as her `` Women 's Song '' and Mr._Nagrin 's `` Indeterminate Figure '' . (The New York Times...)The `` Taras_Bulba '' excerpt is a rousing version of Gogol 's Ukrainian folk-tale choreographed by Bo_Fenster to music of Soloviev-Sedoi . |
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[ verb ] plan and oversee the development and details of
Examples "The meeting between the two Presidents had been carefully choreographed" Related terms |
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