batterie

noun — 2 senses

batterie

noun

/ˈbætəɹi/

Etymology Borrowed from French batterie, from battre (“to hit”). Doublet of battery.

1

Dance, Dancing, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports 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.

2

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music The percussion section of an orchestra or band, the battery; marching instruments in a drumline, as opposed to the pit.

Synonyms
battu
Derived terms
batterie de cuisine

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