choreography
(kɒriːˈɒgrəfɪ)
Also choˈregraphy, choriography.
[mod. f. Gr. χορεία dancing + -γραϕια writing. Cf. mod.F. chorégraphie, in both senses.]
a. The written notation of dancing. ? Obs. b. The art of dancing.
| a 1789 Burney Hist. Mus. (ed. 2) II. i. 50 In Choregraphy an art invented about two hundred years ago to delineate the figures and steps of dances. 1844 Blackw. Mag. LV. 295 Why not..elevate choriography to the rank of one of the fine arts?..since all eyes are amenable to the charm of exquisite dancing. 1847 Craig, Choregraphy, the art of representing dancing by signs, as singing is by notes. |