What is another word for terpsichore?
Pronunciation:
[ tˈɜːpsɪt͡ʃˌɔː], [ tˈɜːpsɪtʃˌɔː], [ t_ˈɜː_p_s_ɪ_tʃ_ˌɔː]
Synonyms for Terpsichore:
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n.
• dance • dancing • person • saltation Other synonyms:
- muses .
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How to use "Terpsichore" in context?
When one thinks about dance, terpsichore might not immediately spring to mind. But this ancient goddess, who embodied joy, love, and merriment, was a significant contributor to dance. In fact, she was honored so highly that she became one of the eight muses, or goddesses, who presided over art and poetry.
Terpsichore was a vital part of dance because she embodied the joy of the dance. In ancient Greece, it was believed that the soul of a dancer was saintly, and so the gods and goddesses were often depicted as dancing.
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