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PRONUNCIATION OF TERPSICHOREAN

Terpsichorean  [ˌtɜːpsɪkəˈrɪən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TERPSICHOREAN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Terpsichorean can act as a noun and an adjective.
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WHAT DOES TERPSICHOREAN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Terpsichorean

Terpsichore

In Greek mythology, Terpsichore "delight in dancing" was one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean" which means "of or relating to dance". She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying the ballerinas' choirs with her music. Her name comes from the Greek words τέρπω and χoρός.

Definition of Terpsichorean in the English dictionary

The definition of Terpsichorean in the dictionary is of or relating to dancing or the art of dancing. Other definition of Terpsichorean is a dancer.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TERPSICHOREAN


Adrian
ˈeɪdrɪən
Austrian
ˈɒstrɪən
Bulgarian
bʌlˈɡɛərɪən
clarion
ˈklærɪən
criterion
kraɪˈtɪərɪən
equestrian
ɪˈkwɛstrɪən
historian
hɪˈstɔːrɪən
humanitarian
hjuːˌmænɪˈtɛərɪən
Hungarian
hʌŋˈɡɛərɪən
Liberian
laɪˈbɪərɪən
librarian
laɪˈbrɛərɪən
Marian
ˈmɛərɪən
Nigerian
naɪˈdʒɪərɪən
ovarian
əʊˈveərɪən
pedestrian
pɪˈdɛstrɪən
presbyterian
ˌprɛzbɪˈtɪərɪən
Siberian
saɪˈbɪərɪən
Syrian
ˈsɪrɪən
vegetarian
ˌvɛdʒɪˈtɛərɪən
Victorian
vɪkˈtɔːrɪən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TERPSICHOREAN

Terni
ternion
Ternopol
terotechnology
terpene
terpeneless
terpenic
terpenoid
terpineol
terpolymer
Terpsichore

WORDS THAT END LIKE TERPSICHOREAN

aurorean
Caesarean
Cesarean
Ecuadorean
empyrean
epicurean
Eritrean
Hyperborean
Korean
marmorean
nectarean
North Korean
Pythagorean
rean
Salvadorean
Shakespearean
Singaporean
Solutrean
South Korean
Taurean

Synonyms and antonyms of Terpsichorean in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Terpsichorean» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TERPSICHOREAN

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Translator English - Chinese

舞蹈家
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Terpsichorean
570 millions of speakers

English

Terpsichorean
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Terpsichorean
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

Terpsichorean
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Terpsichorean
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

terpsichorean
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Terpsichorean
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Terpsichorean
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terpsichorean
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

terpsichorean
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Terpsichorean
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Terpsichorean
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Terpsichorean
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Terpsichorean
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Terpsichorean
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

टेरसिशोरियन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Terpsichorean
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

tersicorea
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Terpsichorean
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Terpsichorean
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Terpsichorean
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χορευτικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Terpsichorean
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Terpsichorean
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Terpsichorean
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Terpsichorean

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TERPSICHOREAN»

The term «Terpsichorean» is normally little used and occupies the 127.165 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TERPSICHOREAN» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TERPSICHOREAN»

Discover the use of Terpsichorean in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Terpsichorean and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Orchestration of the Arts — A Creative Symbiosis of ...
THE POEM AS TERPSICHOREAN TRANSCENDENCE The lure of dance is nowhere more compelling than in its intertwining of the aesthetic and the spiritual dimensions. The sheer physical beauty and grace of the dancer's body, whether in ...
M. Kronegger, 2000
2
Out of Sight: The Rise of African American Popular Music, ...
Brown:“Terpsichorean. Soiree”. Robert L. Brown, known as T. B., or “Tobe” Brown , was born in Shelbyville, Kentucky, in 1863. He died January 29, 1939, and is buried in Eastern Cemetery in Louisville.100 Brown was a versatile musician, ...
Lynn Abbott, Doug Seroff, 2003
3
Nevada Printing History: A Bibliography of Imprints & ...
Carson City, Nevada. [Invitation to the Opening Party, Armory Hall, September 18 , 1885.] [L1910] Carson City Nevada Tribune, September 12, 1885: "On Friday evening next the new social organization — the Terpsichorean Club — will give its ...
Robert D. Armstrong, 1991
4
Rosey's Ramblings
THESPIAN. TALENTS. AND. TERPSICHOREAN. ENDEAVORS. My husband,Bill Jackson, was not “Hollywood glamorous” but he hadlotsof attractive women fallinginlove withhim!He was “bigger than life” since he was six foot four in height  ...
Rosemary Jackson, 2009
5
The Disheveled Dictionary: A Curious Caper Through Our ...
... laconic maudlin myriad nemesis oxymoron panegyric philanderer priapic sardonic sedulous (probably) sybaritic syncope terpsichorean troglodyte Text Acknowledgments Guy Davenport, on crepuscular and Noah Webster, from. CREEK ...
Karen Elizabeth Gordon, 2003
6
The Terpsichorean Monitor
This manual, a compilation of previously published materials, includes a brief discussion on dancing and deportment, bows (which the author considers the "criteria of good breeding"), and a section on introductons with instructions on how ...
William E. Greene, 1889
7
Blood Games
Chapter. Thirteen: TERPSICHOREAN. PLEASURES. Good morning, CHARLES RIVER MEDICAL CENTER." "Dr. Ernie Green, please. Tell him it's Detective Jimmy Street in Philadelphia. " "He's on pager." "Beep him and give him this return ...
Woody Tanger, 1997
8
All-nation Revue: A Terpsichorean, Musical, and Scenic ...
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William H. Fort, Aubrey Stauffer, Arthur V. Fraser, 1916
9
My Man Jeeves (我的管家吉福斯):
One's Terpsichorean Cats. I recollect them distinctly. Now, are we narrowing it down, or aren't we? Reggie, I'm going round to the Coliseum this minute,andI'm going to digthe dateof those Terpsichorean Catsoutofthem, if I have to use a ...
P. G. Wodehouse, 2011
10
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Allusions
terrible beauty 530 The term in use, by Jack Kroll in Newsweek, June 26, 1995: In an amazing dance sequence, Carrey envelops nightclub toot- sic Cameron Diaz in a cyclonic fandango, his legs twisting into terpsichorean taffy as he whirls ...
Elizabeth Webber, Mike Feinsilber, 1999

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TERPSICHOREAN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Terpsichorean is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Local women to be presented at North Carolina Debutante Ball
John Tyler Highsmith, president of the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh, announced that invitations have been issued to the 89th annual North Carolina Debutante ... «Gaston Gazette, Jul 15»
2
Club lists debutantes for 2015
The Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh has invited nine young women from the Twin Counties to make their social debut at the 89th annual N.C. Debutante Ball. «Rocky Mount Telegram, Jul 15»
3
Powell-Nosek
... the National Debutante Cotillion and Thanksgiving Ball in Washington, D.C., the Terpsichorean Club Debutante Ball in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Junior ... «Burlington Times News, May 15»
4
Jones ~ Clark
She was presented at the 2011 North Carolina Debutante Ball sponsored by the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward ... «News & Observer, May 15»
5
Hartney-Burnette
She was presented at the 2009 North Carolina Debutante Ball sponsored by the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh. The groom graduated from Clemson University ... «News & Observer, Apr 15»
6
Out & About: 'Midsummer Night's Dream' at Portland Ballet
This weekend, Portland Ballet is producing an all-new professional terpsichorean take on the celebrated tale. It will feature choreography created by Nell ... «The Forecaster, Apr 15»
7
Claire Ellen Odom, William Thomas Campbell
He is a member and past vice-president of Idlewild Club of Dallas, a member of The Calyx Club of Dallas, a member and past president of The Terpsichorean ... «El Dorado News-Times, Feb 15»
8
New England Philharmonic hits the dance floor with Terpsichorean
Richard Pittman led the New England Philharmonic in a wide-ranging program with two world premieres Saturday night at the Tsai Performance Center. «Boston Classical Review, Oct 14»
9
Raleigh ball presents eight young women
RALEIGH – Eight young women from the Twin Counties made their social debut Saturday at the 88th annual N.C. Debutante Ball held by the Terpsichorean ... «Rocky Mount Telegram, Sep 14»
10
2014 NC debutantes make their debut
It's time for the presentation of North Carolina's debutantes for 2014. Chosen by the Terpsichorean Club of Raleigh, the young women make their debut at the ... «News & Observer, Sep 14»

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