Terpsichore

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  1. Terpsichore, in Greek religion, one of the nine Muses, patron of lyric poetry and dancing (in some versions, flute playing). She is perhaps the most widely known of the Muses, her name having entered general English as the adjective terpsichorean (“pertaining to dancing”).
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  3. in Greek mythology (= ancient stories), the muse (= one of the nine goddesses who gave encouragement in different areas of the arts) of dance: She was cast as Terpsichore, the muse of dance.
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  4. Terp·sich·o·re (tûrp-sĭk′ə-rē) n. 1. Greek Mythology The Muse of dancing and choral singing. 2. terpsichore The art of dancing. [Latin Terpsichorē, from Greek Terpsikhorē, from feminine of terpsikhoros, dance-loving: terpein, to delight + khoros, dance; see gher- in Indo-European roots.] American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language.
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  5. Terpsichore Dance Celebration is Canada's Coast to Coast Dance Competition also featuring Dance Starz, University Dance Challenge and Flying Solo. Book your space now!
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  6. Named after the Greek goddess of dance and chorus and also an allusion to historian Sally Banes’ seminal book on postmodern dance “Terpsichore in Sneakers,” Terpsichore is an Instagram account celebrating female dancers, choreographers, and bodies in .
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  7. Oct 21,  · Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses and the goddess of dance and chorus in Greek mythology. Her name means “delight in dancing,” and she is often portrayed in artwork as sitting down and playing music for a chorus on a harp-like instrument called a lyre. Terpsichore is not known to have an evil side, but she is the mother of the Sirens.
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  8. Classical Mythology. the Muse of dancing and choral song. (lowercase) choreography; the art of dancing.
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  9. • Terpsichore (terp SIK oh ree) The ninth Muse was the goddess of the dance • (Petipa/Pugni) Terpsichore is a ballet in one act based on the myth of Terpsichore • In Greek religion, one of the nine Muses, patron of lyric poetry and dancing (in some versions.
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