batterie
English
/ˈbætəɹi/
noun
Definitions
- (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.
Etymology
Borrowed from French batterie.
Origin
French
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