BATTERIE

Etymology

Noun

batterie (plural batteries)

(dance) A brilliant display of virtuosity in which the dancer's legs open and close rapidly while in the air, with the illusion of striking together and rebounding.

(music) The percussion section of an orchestra or band, the battery; marching instruments in a drumline, as opposed to the pit.

Synonyms

• (display of virtuosity): battu

Source: Wiktionary



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