Ballet Definition
ballet
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English
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From French ballet, from Italian balletto (“short dance, ballet”), diminutive form of ballo (“ball”).
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˈbæl.eɪ/, SAMPA: /"b{l.eI/
- Rhymes: -æleɪ
Noun
ballet (plural ballets)
- A classical form of dance.
- A theatrical presentation of such dancing, usually with music, sometimes in the form of a story.
Derived terms
- ballet dancer
- ballet flats
- ballet music
See also
- mime
- modern dancing
Danish
Etymology
Either from French ballet or directly from Italian balletto, the diminutive form of ballo (“dance, ball”).
Pronunciation
- IPA: /balɛt/[b̥aˈlɛd̥]
Noun
ballet c. (singular definite balletten, plural indefinite balletter)
Inflection
Inflection of ballet| common gender | Singular | Plural | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| indefinite | definite | indefinite | definite | |
| nominative, dative and accusative | ballet | balletten | balletter | balletterne |
| genitive | ballets | ballettens | balletters | balletternes |
French
Etymology
From Italian balletto.
Pronunciation
Noun
ballet m. (plural ballets)
German
Verb
ballet
- Second-person plural subjunctive I of ballen.
Spanish
Noun
ballet m. (usually uncountable)
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