ballet (HyperDic hyper-dictionary)

English > 2 senses of the word *ballet*:
NOUN	act	ballet, concert dance	a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
communication	ballet	music written for a ballet

ballet > pronunciation
Sounds	baeley'
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English > *ballet*: 2 senses > noun 1, act
Meaning	A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers.
Synonym	concert dance
Category of	chasse, sashay	(ballet) quick gliding steps with one foot always leading
	elevation	(ballet) the height of a dancer's leap or jump
	glissade	(ballet) a gliding or sliding step in ballet
	pas	(ballet) a step in dancing (especially in classical ballet)
	pas seul, variation	(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure
	pirouette	(ballet) a rapid spin of the body (especially on the toes as in ballet)
	turnout	(ballet) the outward rotation of a dancer's leg from the hip
Parts	act	A subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
	pas de deux, duet	(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
	pas de quatre	(ballet) a dance for four people
	pas de trois	(ballet) a dance for three people
Narrower	classical ballet	A style of ballet based on precise conventional steps performed with graceful and flowing movements
	comedy ballet	A ballet that stresses the drama with features of comedy
	modern ballet	A style of ballet that admits a wider variety of movements
Broader	stage dancing, choreography	A show involving artistic dancing
Spanish	baile, ballet
Catalan	ballet, ball
Adjectives	balletic	characteristic of or resembling or suitable for ballet

English > *ballet*: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
Meaning	music written for a ballet.
Broader	music	An artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Spanish	ballet
Catalan	ballet
Adjectives	balletic	characteristic of or resembling or suitable for ballet

HyperDic: ballet