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Terpsichore

terp·sic·hore

UK/təpˈsɪkəɹi/ US/tɚpˈsɪkəɹi/ uncommon

noun

1.

(Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

2.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

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Origin

From Ancient Greek Τερψιχόρη (Terpsikhórē, from τέρψις (térpsis, “enjoyment, delight”) + χορός (khorós, “chorus”)).

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