BALLETING

Verb

balleting

present participle of ballet

Source: Wiktionary


BALLET

Bal"let`, n. Etym: [F., a dim. of bal dance. See 2d Ball, n.]

1. An artistic dance performed as a theatrical entertainment, or an interlude, by a number of persons, usually women. Sometimes, a scene accompanied by pantomime and dancing.

2. The company of persons who perform the ballet.

3. (Mus.)

Definition: A light part song, or madrigal, with a fa la burden or chorus,

– most common with the Elizabethan madrigal composers.

4. (Her.)

Definition: A bearing in coats of arms, representing one or more balls, which are denominated bezants, plates, etc., according to color.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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