Terpsichore

[ turp-sik-uh-ree ]

noun

1. Classical Mythology. the Muse of dancing and choral song.
2. (lowercase) choreography; the art of dancing.

Terpsichore

/ tɜːpˈsɪkərɪ /

noun

1. the Muse of the dance and of choral song

Word History and Origins

Origin of Terpsichore¹

< Latin Terpsichorē < Greek Terpsichórē, noun use of feminine of terpsíchoros dance-liking; chorus

Word History and Origins

Origin of Terpsichore¹

C18: via Latin from Greek, from terpsikhoros delighting in the dance, from terpein to delight + khoros dance; see chorus

Example Sentences

That Praetorius brought his own take to the technique was amply demonstrated with a performance of four fleet dances for instruments from his collection “Terpsichore,” his only surviving secular music.

From New York Times

After months of building a network of groups in all 50 states, Terpsichore Maras-Lindeman promised her followers that "retribution" is coming for what she says was the stolen 2020 election.

From Salon

His bronze sculpture, “Terpsichore, Muse of the Dance,” acquired in 1969, is displayed on the third floor of Cedar Rapids City Hall.

From Washington Times

Clio was Muse of history, Urania of astronomy, Melpomene of tragedy, Thalia of comedy, Terpsichore of the dance, Calliope of epic poetry, Erato of love-poetry, Polyhymnia of songs to the gods, Euterpe of lyric poetry.

From Literature

The Greek goddess Terpsichore stars in a Broadway producer’s jazz show about the nine muses.

From Los Angeles Times