danse macabre

Noun CEFR B2

dɑns məˈkɑb(ɹə)

Definitions

A conventional subject in art, literature and drama, or a particular work in that style, in which death (in the form of a putrid corpse, skeleton, the Grim Reaper, etc) is shown leading people to the grave.

Equivalents

Españoldanza de la muerte

Françaisdanse macabre

DeutschTotentanz

10 more languages

Suomikuolemantanssi

Íslenskadauðadans

Italianodanza macabra

日本語ダンスマカブレ死の舞踏

한국어죽음의 무도

Nederlandsdodendans

Polskitaniec śmierci

Portuguêsdança da morte dança macabra

Românădans macabru

Русскийпля́ска сме́рти

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Danser Dansereau danseur danseur noble danseuse danshen

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