choreography
gb/kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ us/kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
C1
Englanti
koreográfia, koreografálás, mozgáskoreográfia, táncírás
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
1
koreográfia
B2
Käyttömalli:
the choreography (for/of) [a dance/piece/show]
The choreography for the final chorus is fast and highly synchronized.
Az utolsó refrén koreográfiája gyors és nagyon összehangolt.
I struggled to remember the choreography during the first rehearsal.
Az első próbán nehezen tudtam megjegyezni a koreográfiát.
Her choreography mixes classical ballet with street dance.
Oppijaesimerkit
We practiced the choreography every day.
Minden nap gyakoroltuk a koreográfiát.
The choreography is difficult.
A koreográfia nehéz.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners may confuse choreography (the planned movements) with choreographer (the person who makes them).
Merkitys
planned dance movements for a performance
Kollokaatiot
learn the choreography
|memorize the choreography
|practice the choreography
|complex choreography
|intricate choreography
|tight choreography
|synchronized choreography
|group choreography
|stage choreography
|choreography for the number
Synonyymit
dance routine (Often refers to the finished set of steps performed, usually shorter and less formal.)
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steps (Informal and less complete; can mean only parts of the choreography.)
Antonyymit
improvisation (Movement created spontaneously rather than planned in advance.)
Teemat
dance
|performing_arts
|music
Määritelmä
the dance steps that are planned for a show
The planned sequence and arrangement of dance movements for a performance.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
2
koreográfia
B2
Käyttömalli:
study choreography; work in choreography
She studied choreography at a performing arts college.
Egy előadó-művészeti főiskolán tanult koreográfiát.
The festival celebrates new choreography from emerging artists.
A fesztivál a feltörekvő művészek új koreográfiai munkáit ünnepli.
Good choreography can make simple movements look powerful.
Oppijaesimerkit
He wants to study choreography.
Koreográfiát akar tanulni.
Choreography is her job.
A koreográfia a hivatása.
Tyypillinen virhe:
Choreography is usually uncountable in this sense ("study choreography"), though specific works can be described as "a choreography" in some contexts.
Merkitys
the art of making dances
Kollokaatiot
study choreography
|teach choreography
|contemporary choreography
|experimental choreography
|award-winning choreography
|choreography and staging
|choreography workshop
|choreography class
|choreography project
|choreography career
Synonyymit
dance-making (More informal and explanatory; less common in standard writing.)
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dance composition (More technical/academic term for structuring dance.)
Antonyymit
improvisation (Creating movement in the moment instead of composing it beforehand.)
Teemat
dance
|performing_arts
|education
Määritelmä
the skill of creating dance movements
The art or practice of designing and arranging dance movements.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
3
koreográfia
B2
Käyttömalli:
[fight/action/stunt] choreography
The movie’s fight choreography is sharp and easy to follow.
A film harci koreográfiája feszes és könnyen követhető.
They spent two weeks rehearsing the choreography for the stunt sequence.
Két hétig próbálták a kaszkadőrjelenet koreográfiáját.
Good choreography made the battle scene feel realistic and safe.
Oppijaesimerkit
The fight choreography was impressive.
A harci koreográfia lenyűgöző volt.
They rehearsed the choreography for the scene.
A jelenet koreográfiáját próbálták.
Tyypillinen virhe:
In film and theatre, choreography can refer to fights or stunts, not only dance.
Merkitys
planned movement for staged action
Kollokaatiot
fight choreography
|action choreography
|stunt choreography
|choreography for the fight scene
|choreography rehearsal
|complex choreography
|precise choreography
|well-blocked choreography
|martial-arts choreography
|safety and choreography
Synonyymit
staging (Broader; can include positioning and movement without implying a designed 'routine'.)
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blocking (Focuses on where performers move on stage rather than detailed action sequences.)
Antonyymit
unscripted action (Movement not planned or coordinated in advance.)
Teemat
film_tv
|theatre
|sports
|performing_arts
Määritelmä
planning movements for action scenes (like fights)
The planning and arrangement of movements for staged or filmed action, such as fights, stunts, or large crowd scenes.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C2
4
koreográfia
B2
Käyttömalli:
the choreography of [an event/process]; political/media choreography
The handshake and photo-op were part of the choreography of the summit.
A kézfogás és a fotózás a csúcstalálkozó koreográfiájának része volt.
There was careful choreography behind the company’s product announcement.
A cég termékbejelentése mögött gondos koreográfia állt.
Critics called the apology tour more choreography than sincerity.
Oppijaesimerkit
The event had careful choreography.
Az eseménynek gondos koreográfiája volt.
The meeting felt like political choreography.
A találkozó politikai koreográfiának hatott.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This is a metaphorical use; it does not mean dancing.
Merkitys
careful coordination of actions
Kollokaatiot
careful choreography
|political choreography
|media choreography
|the choreography of a summit
|the choreography of a product launch
|public choreography
|diplomatic choreography
|behind-the-scenes choreography
|the choreography of negotiations
|the choreography of the ceremony
Synonyymit
orchestration (Emphasizes deliberate planning and control, often behind the scenes.)
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staging (Highlights presentation for an audience, sometimes implying artificiality.)
Antonyymit
spontaneity (Lack of planning or coordination.)
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chaos (No organized sequence or control.)
Teemat
politics
|business
|communication
|social_life
Määritelmä
a plan that controls how people act or move to create a result
A carefully planned and coordinated sequence of actions or events, especially when designed to create a particular effect or impression.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C1
5
koreográfia
B2
Käyttömalli:
a course in choreography; a degree in choreography
She took a choreography course focused on composition and musicality.
Elvégzett egy koreográfiai kurzust, amely a kompozícióra és a zeneiségre összpontosított.
The department offers modules in choreography and performance theory.
A tanszék koreográfiából és előadáselméletből is kínál modulokat.
His research connects choreography with digital technology.
Oppijaesimerkit
I am taking a choreography class.
Koreográfiaórára járok.
He studies choreography at university.
Koreográfiát tanul az egyetemen.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This overlaps with the 'art/practice' sense; context (courses, degrees, research) signals the academic meaning.
Merkitys
academic subject of dance design
Kollokaatiot
choreography course
|choreography seminar
|choreography program
|degree in choreography
|research in choreography
|theory of choreography
|history of choreography
|choreography students
|choreography faculty
|choreography curriculum
Synonyymit
dance studies (Broader field that can include history, criticism, and cultural analysis beyond making dances.)
Antonyymit
self-taught practice (Learning outside formal academic study.)
Teemat
education
|dance
|arts
Määritelmä
a school subject about making dances
The academic subject that examines how dances are created, structured, and interpreted.
SUBSTANTIIVI
C2
TECHNICAL
6
táncírás
C1
Käyttömalli:
notate choreography; record choreography
The company used notation to preserve the choreography for future revivals.
A társulat táncírást használt, hogy megőrizze a koreográfiát a későbbi felújítások számára.
Scholars reconstructed the choreography from archived scores and videos.
A kutatók archív táncírásos lejegyzésekből és videókból rekonstruálták a koreográfiát.
In the workshop, students learned how to notate choreography.
Oppijaesimerkit
They wrote down the choreography.
Táncírással lejegyezték a koreográfiát.
The choreography was preserved in notes.
A koreográfiát jegyzetekben őrizték meg.
Tyypillinen virhe:
This meaning is uncommon in everyday English; people more often say 'dance notation' for the system.
Merkitys
written system for recording dances
Kollokaatiot
dance notation
|notate the choreography
|record the choreography
|preserve choreography
|written choreography
|choreography notation
|archived choreography
|document choreography
|score the choreography
|reconstruct choreography
Synonyymit
dance notation (More standard term for the written system itself.)
Antonyymit
oral tradition (Passing movement on by demonstration rather than written record.)
Teemat
dance
|writing
|education
Määritelmä
a way to write dance movements with symbols
A system for writing down and preserving dance movements using symbols or notation.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
choreography
IPA
GB/kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
US/kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
Tavut ja painotus
cho - reo - graphy (3 tavua)
Stress on 3rd syllable (graphy)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
- Base: choreography
- Plural: choreographies, choreography
Sanaperhe
Forms
choreographies
noun
Core family
choreograph
verb
choreographer
noun
Related words
choreographic
adjective
Advanced or less common
choreographically
adverb
Ilmaukset
action choreography
1/ˈækʃən kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
planned movement in action scenes
planned movement for action scenes
Esimerkit
- The director insisted on clear action choreography so viewers could follow every move.
- Their action choreography relies on long takes rather than quick cuts.
- The training montage focuses on action choreography and timing.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The movie has great action choreography.
choreography credit
1/kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi kɹˈɛdɪt/
fixed phrase
official acknowledgment for choreography work
a public note saying who made the choreography
Esimerkit
- She received a choreography credit for the opening number.
- Make sure the assistant gets a choreography credit in the program.
- The film’s credits include a separate choreography credit for the dance scenes.
Oppijaesimerkit
- He got a choreography credit.
dance choreography
1/dˈæns kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
choreography specifically for dancing
dance steps made for a performance
Esimerkit
- She specializes in dance choreography for pop concerts.
- The dance choreography matches the beat perfectly.
- We hired a coach to clean up the dance choreography.
Oppijaesimerkit
- I like the dance choreography in this video.
- They practiced the dance choreography.
fight choreography
1/fˈaɪt kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
planned moves for a fight scene
planned movements for a pretend fight
Esimerkit
- The show is famous for its fight choreography.
- They brought in a specialist to design the fight choreography.
- Good fight choreography can make even short scenes feel intense.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The fight choreography looked real.
- They rehearsed the fight choreography.
original choreography
1/ɚˈɪd͡ʒənəl kˌɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/
fixed phrase
newly created dance movements
new choreography made for a show
Esimerkit
- The program lists original choreography by a guest artist.
- She won an award for original choreography.
- The revival kept the original choreography but updated the costumes.
Oppijaesimerkit
- The show features original choreography.