ballo

Definitions of ballo
  1. noun
    taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
    synonyms: ballabile, danza
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    coreografia
    a show involving artistic dancing
    duetto
    (ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble)
    balletto
    a theatrical representation of a story that is performed to music by trained dancers
    bolero
    a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets
    cancan
    a high-kicking dance of French origin performed by a female chorus line
    tarantella
    a lively whirling Italian dance for two persons
    type of:
    attività ricreativa, diversivo, divertimento, passatempo, piacere, ricreazione, sollazzo, svago, trastullo
    an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
  2. noun
    a party for social dancing
    synonyms: serata danzante, veglione
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    veglione
    a lavish dance requiring formal attire
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    festa, intrattenimento, party, ricevimento, trattenimento
    an occasion on which people can assemble for social interaction and entertainment
  3. noun
    a company that produces ballets
    synonyms: balletto, corpo di ballo
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    compagnia, troupe
    organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical)
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