‖ tendu, a. Ballet.
(tɑ̃dy)
[Fr., pa. pple. of tendre to stretch.]
Stretched out or held tautly, esp. in battement tendu (see battement).
| 1922 Beaumont & Idzikowski Man. Classical Theatr. Dancing I. 34 Battements Tendus serve to stretch and strengthen the muscles. 1950 Ballet Ann. IV. 129/2 The return, with the Russian masters of 1925–30, of the traditional French style, strictly tendu. 1952 [see battement]. |