tapper
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- noun
- /ˈtæpər/
:
bailarín de claqué
- They would come up to the Tree of Hope and all the black tappers, dancers, singers, choreographers were all standing under the tree.
like a rubbery plastic, which means when you try to glide it, if you do the sliding technique, which I'm a roller, I'm not a Tapper, grew up a Tapper,
- like a rubbery plastic, which means when you try to glide it, if you do the sliding technique, which I'm a roller, I'm not a Tapper, grew up a Tapper,
Examples
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Definitely a toe tapper and something I find myself humming well after the song is over.
Blog text (22) -
"I'm a foot-tapper.
Fiction book (2001) -
Eddie Rector, a famous tapper from the early twentieth century, exemplifies the class act style.
Academic text (2012) -
The talented tapper showcased his skills during the performance, creating lively rhythms as he struck the stage with his metal shoes.
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After years of practice, she became a skilled tapper, captivating audiences with her intricate footwork and musical beats.
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At the competition, the young tapper impressed the judges with his ability to create complex rhythms using only his feet.
Synonyms
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A person who moves their body to music
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A person who makes music by hitting the floor with metal plates on their shoes while moving their feet
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9.5
A dancer who performs lively tap dance for a living
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A dancer who performs precise, fast footwork in shows or contests
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9.4
A skilled, energetic dancer who dances in styles like tap or jazz
Compounds
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Tapper comes from the verb tap, meaning to 'strike lightly'. So a tapper is a dancer who makes rhythms by hitting the floor with metal taps on their shoes.