Meaning of the word ballet in English
What does ballet mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
ballet
US /bælˈeɪ/
UK /ˈbæl.eɪ/
Noun
an artistic dance form performed to music using precise and highly formalized set steps and gestures. Classical ballet, which originated in Renaissance Italy and established its present form in France and Russia, is characterized by light, graceful, fluid movements and the use of pointe work.
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She has been studying ballet since she was five years old.
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The ballet performance was breathtaking.
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