ballet

B2
Pronunciation
/bælæe/
/bɛlæe/
/bɐleː/
/bælɪ/
/bæˈleɪ/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

A classical form of dance.

2 Definition

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

3 Definition

The company of persons who perform this dance.

4 Definition

A light part song, frequently with a fa-la-la chorus, common among Elizabethan and Italian Renaissance composers.

5 Definition

A bearing in coats of arms representing one or more balls, called bezants, plates, etc., according to colour.

6 Definition

Any intricate series of operations involving coordination between individuals.

Verb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

To perform an action reminiscent of ballet dancing.