terpsichore

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“
The bell and the psalm blended curiously with the song and the palm-clapping that announces negro terpsichore.

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  1. The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.

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  1. taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
  2. (Greek mythology) the Muse of the dance and of choral song

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