Definitions for terpsichore
tɜrpˈsɪk əˌriterp·si·chore

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Terpsichorenoun

   (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

2. dancing, dance, terpsichore, saltationnoun

   taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

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1. Terpsichorenoun

   One of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre.

2. Etymology: From Τερψιχόρη, from τέρψις + χορός.

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1. Terpsichore

   In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (; Greek: Τερψιχόρη, "delight in dancing") is 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".

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1. terpsichore

   Terpsichore generally refers to the art of dance or a particular talent for dancing. It is derived from Greek mythology, in which Terpsichore is one of the nine Muses and is the goddess of dance and chorus.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Terpsichorenoun

   the Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter

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1. Terpsichore

   In Greek mythology, Terpsichore "delight in dancing" was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic 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 dancers' choirs with her music. Her name comes from the Greek words τέρπω and χoρός.

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1. Terpsichore

   tėrp-sik′ō-rē, n. one of the nine muses, who presided over choral song and dancing.—adj. Terpsichorē′an, relating to Terpsichore, or to dancing. [Gr. terpsichorē, delighting in dancing—terpsis, delight—terpein, to enjoy, choros, dancing.]

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1. Terpsichorë

   the Muse of choral song and dancing.

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1. Terpsichore

   (Terpsich′ore). One of the nine Muses; she presided over dancing.

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1. • Greek Mythology
   • Muse
   • Diversion
   • Performing Arts

How to pronounce terpsichore?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

How to say terpsichore in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of terpsichore in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of terpsichore in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of terpsichore in a Sentence

1. Ethel Barrymore:

   For an actress to be a success, she must have the face of a Venus, the brains of a Minerva, the grace of Terpsichore, the memory of a MaCaulay, the figure of Juno, and the hide of a rhinoceros.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=terpsichore
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Terpsichore
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terpsichore
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/terpsichore
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=terpsichore
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=terpsichore
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Terpsichore
9. ^ Mythology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/42474/pg42474-images.html#:~:text=terpsichore