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Terpsichore

Terpsichore

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A Greek goddess who inspires dance and group singing
  • proper noun
  • /ˌtɜːrpˈsɪkəˌriː/
  • Literature
translation icon : Terpsícore
  • Instead, I and my two brilliant colleagues in the art of Terpsichore will entertain you.
  • Terpsichore's lyre

Examples

  • In Greek mythology, Terpsichore is the Muse who inspires the art of dance and choral song.

  • A high honor, Terpsichore, but one that keeps you too long apart from us.

    Fiction book (1995)

  • Now, worship Terpsichore to your heart's content.

    Blog text (13)

  • Terpsichore moved you into dance, and Polyhymia into song.

    Blog text (9)

  • You're a very fortunate young man to learn to dance... - to move... - To flirt with Terpsichore.

    Swing Time (1936)

  • The dancers paid tribute to Terpsichore by performing a beautiful ballet in her honor.

  • Many artists have drawn inspiration from Terpsichore, creating works that celebrate the joy of movement.

Surface Forms

Terpsichore main

Etymology

Terpsichore names the Greek Muse of dance and choral song. Her name comes from Greek parts terpsi meaning 'delight' and choros meaning 'dance' or 'chorus', so she is the 'delight of dance' who inspires dancers and choirs.