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ballet

[/ˈbæleɪ/]
nounmasculinepl: ballets
balé
1. A theatrical dance form performed by trained dancers, typically to classical music, characterized by graceful movements and precise techniques
She has been studying ballet since she was five years old.
Ela estuda balé desde os cinco anos de idade.
2. A theatrical presentation or performance featuring ballet dancing
We went to see Swan Lake, a famous ballet by Tchaikovsky.
Fomos assistir O Lago dos Cisnes, um balé famoso de Tchaikovsky.
3. The music composed for a ballet performance
The ballet was composed by a renowned Russian composer.
O balé foi composto por um renomado compositor russo.
Synonyms
danceclassical dancechoreography

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
balé
Standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
balé
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
balé
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
ballet
Often used in English form; sometimes 'balé' in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

ballet flat - a type of soft, flat shoe used in ballet dancing
ballet dancer - a professional performer of ballet
prima ballerina - the leading female dancer in a ballet company
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