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ballet

noun · verb

Simple meaning

A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers.

Pronunciation

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balay

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IPA pronunciation (US)

bæˈleɪ

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Word Review

Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

noun

  1. A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

  2. A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.

  3. The company of persons who perform this dance.

  4. dance

    A classical form of dance.

  5. figurative

    Any intricate series of operations involving coordination between individuals.

verb

  1. transitiveintransitive

    To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers

Used this way, ballet is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. This is a musical use: it is everyday language among musicians and listeners, and specialised outside that.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

Where it naturally appears

  • Music/performance
  • Arts writing

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More ways to use ballet

  • “My sister loves to dance and attends ballet classes every Tuesday.”

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