terpsichore

Meanings

• noun

  A goddess of dance in Greek mythology.

  - "Terpsichore was one of the nine Muses."
  - "The ballet 'Terpsichore' was named after the goddess."

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Variants

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Terpsichore , terpsichore , terpsichorean

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Etymology

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From Greek Terpsikhore, Terpsichoros, from terpsis 'joy, delight' + khoreia 'dance'.

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Trivia

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1. Terpsichore is sometimes depicted with a satyr or faun as her companion.

2. The word 'terpsichorean' means 'pertaining to dance or dancers'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Muses: Nine goddesses of the arts in Greek mythology.

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Culture

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Terpsichore is often depicted holding a lyre and leading a chorus of dancers. She is also associated with the Muses and the arts. In literature, she has been invoked as a muse for dance and poetry.

How to Memorize "terpsichore"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize Terpsichore as a joyful goddess leading a group of dancers.
   - Imagine her holding a lyre and wearing a crown of flowers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Terpsichore with joy, delight, and dance.
   - Think of her as a muse for artistic expression.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Terpsichore: The joyful goddess of dance.
   - Terpsichore: Three parts joy, four parts choreography.

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