Definition of Terpsichore

1. Noun. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song.

Category relationships: Greek Mythology
Generic synonyms: Muse

2. Noun. Taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music.

Definition of Terpsichore

1. n. The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.

Definition of Terpsichore

1. Proper noun. (Greek god) One of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Terpsichore

1. The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter. Origin: L, fr. Gr.; enjoyment (fr. To gladden) + dance, dancing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Terpsichore

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Literary usage of Terpsichore

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Battles of the British Navy by Joseph Allen (1852)
"On the 13th of October, at daybreak, the 12-pounder 32-gun frigate terpsichore, Captain Richard Bowen, discovered the Spanish 34-gun frigate Mahonesa, ..."

2. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1829)
"This is downright heresy — a renunciation of the allegiance we owe to the goddess terpsichore, and blasphemy against her name. There is, or ought to be, ..."

3. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1829)
"The Code of terpsichore : a practical and historical treatise on Ike Ballet, Dancing, and Pantomime: with a complete theory of the Art of Dancing; ..."

4. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"terpsichore (properly Terp^iK-o-re, but often pronounced Terp'-ei-fore). ... Cancers are called " the votaries of terpsichore." Terra Firma. ..."

5. Publications of the Navy Records Society by Navy Records Society (Great Britain) (1896)
"At seven a lieutenant, two midshipmen, and eighteen seamen joined me from the terpsichore, with orders to put themselves under my command. ..."

6. Medals of the British Navy and how They Were Won by William H. Long (1895)
"The " terpsichore " had left thirty of her crew in hospital at Gibraltar, and had more than that number on the sick list on board, none of whom were able to ..."

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