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Terpsichore - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Terpsichore : (noun)
1: (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song
[syn: Terpsichore]
2: taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time
to music [syn: dancing, dance, saltation]
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Terpsichore : \Terp*sich"o*re\, n. [L., fr. Gr. ?; ? enjoyment
(fr. ? to gladden) _ ? dance, dancing.] (Gr. Myth.)
The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance,
especially the latter.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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