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Definition of morris dance in English: morris dancenoun ˈmɒrɪsdɑːnsˈmɔrəs ˌdæns A lively traditional English dance performed out of doors by groups known as ‘sides’. Dancers wear a distinctive costume that is mainly black and white and has small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks. 莫里斯舞(一种活泼的英国传统户外舞蹈,跳舞者服装的主色调为黑白相间,对比鲜明,系有铃铛,跳舞者常拿着手帕或棍子) Example sentencesExamples - There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display.
- One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance.
- Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes.
- The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops.
- George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today.
PhrasesExample sentencesExamples - According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899.
- There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing.
- There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team.
- Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing.
- Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts.
Derivativesnoun ˈmɒrɪs ˌdɑːnsə Among the entertainments on offer were a Punch and Judy show and displays by morris dancers, majorettes, and judo and aikido displays. Example sentencesExamples - Anyone interested in joining the procession of decorated wagons, morris dancers, bands and queens will be welcome, including walkers and vintage vehicles.
- There will be a May Day event featuring a display of falconry and a performance by morris dancers.
- A group of village morris dancers has begun a massive drive to improve the image and boost numbers in their traditional pastime.
- Performances by morris dancers and the fair will start at 11 am.
noun There was maypole dancing and morris dancing provided by the Jockey Mens Morris Team. Example sentencesExamples - According to John the popularity of morris dancing has ebbed and flowed through the years and was on the verge of extinction until the timely intervention of one Cecil Sharp on Boxing Day 1899.
- There will be live music, including folk, jazz and blues, as well as morris dancing.
- Other celebratory events on Tuesday included maypole dancing, poetry readings, a magic show and a display of morris dancing.
- Other events include a five-mile run, tug o'war, display of falconry, morris dancing, pipe bands, circus entertainers and displays of martial arts.
OriginLate Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained. Definition of morris dance in US English: morris dancenounˈmɔrəs ˌdæns A lively traditional English dance performed outdoors by groups known as “sides.” Dancers wear distinctive costumes that are mainly black and white and have small bells attached, and often carry handkerchiefs or sticks. 莫里斯舞(一种活泼的英国传统户外舞蹈,跳舞者服装的主色调为黑白相间,对比鲜明,系有铃铛,跳舞者常拿着手帕或棍子) Example sentencesExamples - The Morris Dance is one of the oldest continuing traditions of rural Britain, and in its origins, was thought to welcome the spring and to ensure the fertility of the year's crops.
- One specific kind of jig in which the Robin Hood tradition, a popular subject of ballads, prevailed was the morris dance.
- Sharp went on to devote most of the rest of his life to compiling morris dances and tunes.
- George and the Dragon was played all over the country by bands of mummers, who would blacken their faces with soot and wear animal masks and ragged costumes - some morris dance groups echo these once-pagan traditions today.
- There was a serene feel to the festival on Sunday when 300 people gathered in the morning for a multi-faith service of songs of praise followed by a morris dance display.
OriginLate Middle English: morris from morys, variant of Moorish (see Moor); the association with the Moors remains unexplained. |