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terpsichore
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Terpsichore
n.
(Greek Mythology) of nine goddesses in charge of dance, muse of dance and choral song
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Terpsichore
In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (; Τερψιχόρη) "delight in dancing" was one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "" 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 ("delight") and χoρός ("dance"). She is also a mother of the sirens and Parthenope
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Terpsichore
Noun
1. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song
(hypernym) Muse
(classification) Greek mythology
terpsichore
Noun
1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
(synonym) dancing, dance, saltation
(hypernym) diversion, recreation
(hyponym) adagio
(class) sidestep
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Terpsichore
(n.)
The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.
The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.
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Terpsichore
[Greek] One of the nine Muses of ancient Greece. Terpsichore is the Muse of dancing and the dramatic chorus, and later of lyric poetry (and in even later versions, of flute playing). Hence the word terpsichorean, pertaining to dance. She is usually represented seated, and holding a lyre. According to some traditions, she is the mother of the Sirens with the river-god Achelous. She is also occasionally mentioned as the mother of Linus by Apollo.
