A1 noun Neutre

choreography

/ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfi/

Choreography is the art of planning and arranging movements for a dance or performance. It involves deciding exactly how and where performers move on a stage to music.

Exemples

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1

The choreography for the school dance was very simple.

The planned dance moves for the school party were easy to follow.

2

The ballet company performed a new piece with complex choreography.

The professional dance group did a new show with very difficult movement patterns.

3

I really love the choreography in this pop music video!

I like the way the dancers move in this music video.

Famille de mots

Nom
choreography
Verb
choreograph
Adverbe
choreographically
Adjectif
choreographic
Apparenté
choreographer
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'choir' of dancers 'graphing' (drawing) lines with their feet on the floor.

Quiz rapide

The ______ for the new Broadway musical took six months to design.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

Exemples

1

The choreography for the school dance was very simple.

everyday

The planned dance moves for the school party were easy to follow.

2

The ballet company performed a new piece with complex choreography.

formal

The professional dance group did a new show with very difficult movement patterns.

3

I really love the choreography in this pop music video!

informal

I like the way the dancers move in this music video.

4

The course examines the history of contemporary choreography in Europe.

academic

The class looks at how modern dance design has changed over time in Europe.

5

The corporate event required careful choreography of the keynote speakers.

business

The business meeting needed a planned sequence for when the speakers moved on stage.

Famille de mots

Nom
choreography
Verb
choreograph
Adverbe
choreographically
Adjectif
choreographic
Apparenté
choreographer

Collocations courantes

complex choreography very detailed or difficult dance movements
original choreography a dance routine that has never been seen before
stunning choreography beautifully arranged movement
create choreography to design a new dance
stage choreography arranging how people move on a stage

Phrases Courantes

tight choreography

perfectly timed and synchronized movement

elaborate choreography

a very detailed and long dance sequence

political choreography

metaphorical use for a carefully planned political event

Souvent confondu avec

choreography vs choreographer

A choreographer is the person who makes the dance, while choreography is the actual dance or set of movements.

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Notes d'usage

While mainly used in dance, the word is often used metaphorically to describe any situation where people's movements or actions are carefully planned in advance.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes confuse this with 'geography' because they sound similar. Also, remember it is usually a noun; use 'choreograph' if you need a verb.

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'choir' of dancers 'graphing' (drawing) lines with their feet on the floor.

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Origine du mot

From the Greek 'khoreia' meaning dance and 'graphein' meaning to write.

Modèles grammaticaux

Uncountable noun (usually) Plural: choreographies Used with the verb 'to do' or 'to create'
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Contexte culturel

In many modern cultures, professional choreography is a central part of music videos and Broadway musicals.

Quiz rapide

The ______ for the new Broadway musical took six months to design.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : a

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