a classical dance form demanding grace and precision and employing formalized steps and gestures set in intricate, flowing patterns to create expression through movement.
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a theatrical entertainment in which ballet dancing and music, often with scenery and costumes, combine to tell a story, establish an emotional atmosphere, etc.
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an interlude of ballet in an operatic performance.
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a company of ballet dancers.
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the musical score for a ballet: the brilliant ballets of Tchaikovsky.