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PRONUNCIATION OF COUNTRY DANCING

country dancing  [ˈkʌntrɪ ˈdɑːnsɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COUNTRY DANCING

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Country dancing is a noun.
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WHAT DOES COUNTRY DANCING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Country dance

A country dance is a social dance form in which two or more couples dance together in a set. In the course of the dance each dancer dances to his or her partner and each couple dances to the other couples in the set. The longways set in which the men form a line facing the women, who form a second line is the most common formation. However, the English term country dance, first coined in print by John Playford of London in 1651, has always applied not only to dances in the longways formation, but to square dances, "round about the room" sets and even triangular sets- for three couples. Country dancing is generally recognized to be a form of folk dance, that is a traditional dance of the people, it should be clearly understood that it is a dance for participation rather than demonstration. Its participatory nature sets country dancing apart from folk dance forms such as Clogging- which is primarily demonstration dancing. The social concourse implicit in the communal nature of country dancing also distinguishes it from the ballroom dances, couple dances in which dancers dance intimately with their partners but independently of the other couples on the dance floor.

Definition of country dancing in the English dictionary

The definition of country dancing in the dictionary is traditional dancing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COUNTRY DANCING


all-dancing
ɔːlˈdɑːnsɪŋ
balancing
ˈbælənsɪŋ
bouncing
ˈbaʊnsɪŋ
conferencing
ˈkɒnfərənsɪŋ
convincing
kənˈvɪnsɪŋ
dancing
ˈdɑːnsɪŋ
entrancing
ɪnˈtrɑːnsɪŋ
fencing
ˈfɛnsɪŋ
financing
ˈfaɪnænsɪŋ
glancing
ˈɡlɑːnsɪŋ
Lansing
ˈlænsɪŋ
licensing
ˈlaɪsənsɪŋ
life-enhancing
laɪf ɪnˈhɑːnsɪŋ
refinancing
ˌriːfɪˈnænsɪŋ
remote-sensing
rɪˈməʊtˌsɛnsɪŋ
ropedancing
ˈrəʊpˌdɑːnsɪŋ
sequencing
ˈsiːkwənsɪŋ
square-dancing
ˈskwɛəˌdɑːnsɪŋ
stepdancing
ˈstɛpˌdɑːnsɪŋ
tap-dancing
tæp ˈdɑːnsɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COUNTRY DANCING

country and western
country blues
country bumpkin
country club
country code
country cottage
country cousin
country dance
country dweller
country folk
country gentleman
country gentlemen
country house
country lane
country life
country mile
country music
country of origin
country park
country people

WORDS THAT END LIKE COUNTRY DANCING

all-singing all-dancing
all-singing, all-dancing
ballroom dancing
break dancing
dad dancing
disco dancing
DNA sequencing
fixed-rate financing
folk dancing
gene sequencing
inferencing
lap dancing
line dancing
mincing
morris dancing
old-time dancing
pole dancing
pricing
teleconferencing
unconvincing
video conferencing

Synonyms and antonyms of country dancing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «country dancing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COUNTRY DANCING

Find out the translation of country dancing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of country dancing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «country dancing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

乡村舞蹈
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

baile de país
570 millions of speakers

English

country dancing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

देश नाच
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الرقص البلاد
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

страна танцы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dança country
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দেশ নাচ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

danse country
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menari negara
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Country Dancing
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カントリーダンス
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

국가 춤
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Negara nari
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

khiêu vũ quốc gia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாடு நடனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

देश नृत्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Ülke dansı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

danza paese
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

taniec country
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

країна танці
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

țară dans
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χορός της χώρας
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

land dans
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

land dans
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

country dans
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of country dancing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTRY DANCING»

The term «country dancing» is regularly used and occupies the 66.485 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COUNTRY DANCING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about country dancing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COUNTRY DANCING»

Discover the use of country dancing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to country dancing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Christy Lane's Complete Book of Line Dancing
Introduces beginning, intermediate, and advanced line dances, including the Tennesse Twister, Cowboy Cha-Cha, and Livin' La Vida Loca, and discusses style and technique.
Christy Lane, 2000
2
Why Is This Country Dancing?: A One-Man Samba to the Beat of ...
This unique book--part travelogue, part history--will grab hold of its readers and transport them to tropical Brazil.
John Krich, 2003
3
Picture Yourself Dancing: Step-By-Step Instruction For ...
The book even includes diagrams of foot positions along with photographs of Do's and Don'ts.
Shawn Trautman, Joanna Trautman, 2006
4
An Introduction to English Country Dancing
Questions. and. Answers. Q: Who first published English Country Dance Steps and Music? A: John Playford published The English Dancing Master in 1651. Dance References to “Playford” refer to this original source. Q: What other types of ...
Rebecca Suerdieck
5
Celtic culture: a historical encyclopedia. Vol. 1-
... Joan F. Flett & Thomas M. Flett, Traditional Step- Dancing in Scotland; Foss, Notes on Evolution in Scottish Country Dancing; Foss, Roll Back the Carpet; Fraser, Airs and Melodies Peculiar to the Highlands of Scotland and the Isles; Gibson, ...
John T. Koch, 2006
6
Country & Western Dance
Although the country line dance style of the mid-1990s was distinctly American, it could easily have been argued that the development of English country dancing in the 16th century John Playford style and resurrected by Cecil Sharpe in the ...
Ralph G. Giordano, 2010
7
Social Dancing in America: Fair Terpsichore to the Ghost ...
Describes the history of social dancing in the United States from the complicated early set dances to modern breakdancing and the recent revival of swing, discussing how, why, and with whom Americans have danced.
Ralph G. Giordano, 2007
8
Music from the Age of Shakespeare: A Cultural History
After that, Country dancing came to court. A report from 1600 said that the Maids of Honour were dancing both "the old and the new country dances," and young noblemen were learning Country dances along with court dances at the Inns of ...
Suzanne Lord, David Brinkman, 2003
9
Brookes on Modern Dancing: Containing a Full Description of ...
At what precise period English Country Dancing was first introduced, is not certain. In the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, great rivalry seemed to exist among the teachers of dancing, which caused the introduction of a great variety of ...
Laurence De Garmo Brookes, 1867
10
Waltzes: For Folk Instruments and Country Dancing
These waltzes were compiled and edited by Ryan Thomson from various dance traditions including: Celtic, American, Scandinavian, and European. Easy open comb binding keeps the book open and flat on a music stand.
‎1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COUNTRY DANCING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term country dancing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Portsoy casting call for Whisky Galore remake
She added: “We would be particularly interested to meet individuals with a background in Highland or Scottish country dancing, pipers and ... «Aberdeen Press and Journal, Jul 15»
2
Saughall Hoedown raises money for scout hut following fire
Crowds indulged in country dancing and s'mores on the camp fire, in a nod to our transatlantic friends on their national holiday. Lisa and Steve ... «ChesterChronicle.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
School pupils inspired by Michael Jackson 'Thriller'
The youngsters were given just one week to learn the dance before performing it at the school's country dancing festival last Friday, July 3. «Yellow Advertiser, Jul 15»
4
A ninth decadeof dance
Things were, however, to change and, at the age of 18, he began Scottish country dancing. Mr Craig has been dancing ever since and he ... «Guide and Gazette, Jul 15»
5
Scottish Culture Village debuts at Grandfather Mountain Highland …
She is the director of Scottish Country Dancing at the Loch Norman Highland Games in Huntersville. She has taught workshops in many areas ... «Avery Journal Times, Jul 15»
6
Scottish Dancers Keep It ' Reel' At Chiswick House
Scottish Country Dancing is popular throughout the world from America to New Zealand. It is enjoyed by everyone across the generations. «ChiswickW4.com, Jul 15»
7
Festival hoping to draw in big crowds once more
THOUSANDS of people are expected to flock to a community festival offering everything from pony rides to country dancing. Organisers of this year's Warsash ... «Daily Echo, Jul 15»
8
Country & Western summer fair in Warnham
Arena events include Kick Boxing, children of the school country dancing; those who attend karate will put on a display. The children from ... «West Sussex County Times, Jul 15»
9
High-flier Derek Ryan jets in to the Bannville this weekend
Europe, Australia and the US beckon for the most popular singer on the Irish country dancing circuit, but right now his focus is very much on the ... «Ulster Star, Jul 15»
10
Shane Owens makes Tullyglass debut
With his programme specially tailored for the country dancing scene and backed up by a spectacular stage production, Shane certainly looks ... «Ballymena Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Country dancing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/country-dancing>. Apr 2024 ».
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