variation
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7.2
- noun
- /ˌvɛrɪˈeɪʃən/
- Jargon
:
variación
- The male dancers are soloists in the variations representing vulnerability and inaction: Melancholic and Phlegmatic.
Examples
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During the class, Sofia impressed everyone with a beautiful variation of the classic solo dance first performed by the legendary ballerina.
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There is no tension between the soloists and the quartet in this variation.
Academic text (2000) -
Students knew only the title of the piece and of each variation prior to listening to each movement.
Academic text (2005) -
Young children love to play games with their names, and an improvisation lesson at the variation level can develop from this interest.
Academic text (2001) -
While performing, the ensemble does different variations of group choreography in colorful, modern, uniform dress.
Academic text (1990) -
The class plays Lucy's jazz variation, and Naeem happily joins in.
Fiction book (1999) -
In the ballet recital, each dancer showcased their unique variation of the choreography, adding personal flair to the performance.
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The audience was captivated as she performed a stunning variation that highlighted her technical skills and emotional expression.
Synonyms
A solo dance for one dancer in ballet
Antonyms
57
5.3
A group of musicians, singers, dancers, or actors who perform together, often supporting the main performers
Compounds
- Specialized
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6.8
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How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Variation comes from the Latin varius 'different' and the verb vary 'to change'. In ballet, a variation is a 'different' solo piece inside a larger show, which explains the use of the same word.