terpsichore Meaning, Definition & Usage

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

WordNet

Terp*sich"o*re noun
Etymology
L., fr. Gr. enjoyment (fr. to gladden) + dance, dancing.
Definitions
  1. (Gr. Myth.) The Muse who presided over the choral song and the dance, especially the latter.

Webster 1913