Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Choreography'

English Word: Choreography

Key Russian Translations:

• Хореография [xərʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪjə] - [Formal, General Use]
• Постановка танца [pəstɐˈnofkə ˈtantsə] - [Formal, Specific to Dance Arrangement]

Frequency: Medium (commonly used in artistic and dance contexts)

Difficulty: B2 (Intermediate) for "Хореография"; B1 (Beginner-Intermediate) for "Постановка танца"

Pronunciation (Russian):

Хореография: [xərʲɪɐˈɡrafʲɪjə]

Note on Хореография: The stress falls on the fourth syllable ("гра"). The initial "х" is a voiceless fricative sound, similar to the German "ch" in "Bach".

Постановка танца: [pəstɐˈnofkə ˈtantsə]

Note on Постановка танца: Stress is on the second syllable of "Постановка" and the first syllable of "танца".

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The Art or Practice of Designing Dance Movements

Translation(s) & Context:

• Хореография - Used generally to refer to the art or study of dance composition.

Usage Examples:

• Она изучает хореографию в академии искусств.

  She studies choreography at the Academy of Arts.

• Хореография этого балета поражает своей сложностью.

  The choreography of this ballet amazes with its complexity.

• Современная хореография часто нарушает классические каноны.

  Modern choreography often breaks classical conventions.

2. The Arrangement of Specific Dance Steps for a Performance

Translation(s) & Context:

• Постановка танца - Refers specifically to the act of arranging or staging a dance.

Usage Examples:

• Постановка танца для этого спектакля заняла месяцы.

  The choreography (arrangement) of the dance for this performance took months.

• Его постановка танца получила высокую оценку критиков.

  His choreography (dance arrangement) received high praise from critics.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Хореография (Noun, Feminine):

Note: "Хореография" is rarely used in plural as it often refers to the abstract concept or field.

Постановка танца (Compound Noun Phrase, Feminine):

Both parts decline according to their respective grammatical rules. "Постановка" (feminine noun) and "танца" (genitive singular of "танец", masculine noun) change based on case.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Хореография:

• Танцевальное искусство (Dance Art) - Broader term, less technical.

Antonyms:

• No direct antonyms, as "choreography" is a specialized term.

Related Phrases:

• Классическая хореография - Classical choreography, referring to traditional ballet styles.
• Современная хореография - Modern choreography, often experimental or contemporary dance.
• Постановка танцевального номера - Arrangement of a dance number, used for specific performances.

Usage Notes:

• "Хореография" is the more general and widely recognized term for the concept of choreography as a field or art form. It is appropriate for academic, professional, or formal discussions.
• "Постановка танца" is more specific, focusing on the act of creating or arranging a dance. It is often used when discussing a particular performance or production.
• English speakers should note that "Хореография" directly corresponds to "choreography," while "Постановка танца" might be better translated as "dance arrangement" in some contexts.

Common Errors:

• Error: Using "Хореография" to refer to a specific dance arrangement in a performance.
  Incorrect: Хореография этого номера была сложной.
  Correct: Постановка этого номера была сложной.
  Explanation: "Хореография" refers to the broader field or style, while "Постановка" is more appropriate for specific arrangements.
• Error: Mispronouncing "Хореография" by stressing the wrong syllable. Stress should be on "гра", not "хо".

Cultural Notes:

In Russian culture, choreography, especially in the context of ballet, holds significant importance due to the country's rich history in dance. The Bolshoi Theatre and Mariinsky Theatre are world-renowned, and terms like "Хореография" often evoke associations with classical ballet traditions. Understanding this cultural weight can help English speakers use the term with appropriate respect and context.

Related Concepts:

• Балет (Ballet)
• Танец (Dance)
• Танцевальная школа (Dance School)