ballet
|bal/let|
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/bæˈleɪ/
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/ˈbæleɪ/
artistic dance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ballet' originates from Italian, specifically the word 'balletto,' where 'ballo' meant 'dance.'
Historical Evolution
'balletto' transformed into the French word 'ballet,' and eventually became the modern English word 'ballet.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a small dance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a form of artistic dance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a highly stylized form of dance that tells a story or expresses a mood through the use of dance, music, and sometimes spoken or sung words.
The ballet performance was breathtaking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39