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Terpsichore on an antique fresco from Pompeii. In Greek mythology, Terpsichore (/ t ər p ˈ s ɪ k ər iː /; Ancient Greek: Τερψιχόρη, "delight in dancing") is one of the nine Muses and goddess of dance and chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean", which means "of or relating to dance".
Terpsichore was first described by Alan R. Smith in 1993, one of several genera to be recognized to remove many Neotropical grammitids from the genus Grammitis.The name, originally applied to some members of the group by L. Earl Bishop, but not published by him, honors Terpsichore, the muse of dance. [2]
Terpsichore was one of the classical Greek Muses. She was the Muse of dance and the dramatic chorus. Terpsichore may also refer to: Terpsichore, a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances by Michael Praetorius; Terpsichore (Petipa/Pugni), a ballet by Marius Petipa and Cesare Pugni; Terpsichore, a genus of ferns; 81 Terpsichore, an asteroid
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Official attempts from the Greek state for the repatriation of the Terpsichore started in 2007, although until 2020 the informal contacts between the two sides was without any substantial progress. [5] In the early stages, the Carlos Museum showed little urgency to settle the matter. [1] In 2021, the talks were restarted anew. [5]
Terpsichore, or Terpsichore, Musarum Aoniarum, is a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances published in 1612 by the German composer Michael Praetorius. The collection takes its name from the muse of dance. In his introduction Praetorius takes credit for arranging the music rather than composing the tunes.
Terpsichore is a ballet in one act based on the myth of Terpsichore, with choreography by Marius Petipa and music by Cesare Pugni. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] First presented by the Imperial Ballet on November 15/27 ( Julian / Gregorian calendar dates), 1861, for the Imperial court at the theatre of Tsarskoe Selo in St. Petersburg, Russia .
Lyropteryx terpsichore is a species of butterfly in the butterfly family Riodinidae, subfamily Riodininae and the Lyropteryx genus. Lyropteryx terpsichore was described by John O. Westwood in 1851. [ 1 ]