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corps de ballet

corps de bal·let
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kawr, kohr duh ba-ley, bal-ey]
    • /kɔr, koʊr də bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ/
    • /kɔːz də ˈbæ.leɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kawr, kohr duh ba-ley, bal-ey]
    • /kɔr, koʊr də bæˈleɪ, ˈbæl eɪ/

Definitions of corps de ballet words

  • singular noun corps de ballet In ballet, the corps de ballet is the group of dancers who dance together, in contrast to the main dancers, who dance by themselves. 3
  • noun corps de ballet the members of a ballet company who dance together in a group 3
  • noun corps de ballet the ensemble of a ballet company; esp., the ensemble apart from the featured dancers 3
  • noun corps de ballet the dancers in a ballet company who perform as a group and have no solo parts. 1
  • noun corps de ballet chorus line, ballet personnel. 0
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Origin of corps de ballet

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1820-30; See origin at corps, ballet

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Parts of speech for Corps de ballet

noun
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corps de ballet popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 3% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
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