Ballet (Noun)
Meaning 1
A theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Music written for a ballet.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The famous composer created a beautiful score for the ballet, which premiered at the opera house.
- The ballet featured a range of orchestral pieces, from lively waltzes to poignant adagios.
- Tchaikovsky's music for the ballet Swan Lake is considered some of the most iconic in classical music.
- The ballet's dramatic finale was underscored by a powerful crescendo of strings and percussion.
- The composer's ballet, set to a classic fairy tale, was a critical and commercial success.