What is Terpsichore?

Answer 1

In Greek mythology, Terpsichore ("delight of dancing") was one of the nine Muses, ruling over dance and the dramatic chorus. She lends her name to the word "terpsichorean" which means "of or relating to dance". She is usually depicted sitting down, holding a lyre, accompanying with her music to the dancers' choirs. She is sometimes said to be the mother of the Sirens by Achelous. Her name comes from the Greek words τερπέω ("delight") and χoρός ("dance").

Terpsichore was portrayed by Rita Hayworth in the 1947 film Down to Earth and Olivia Newton-John in Xanadu (1980)

"Terpsichore" is also the title of a large collection of dance tunes by Michael Praetorius.

Answer 2

Comes from the Greek terpsichoros, delighting in the dance; terpein, to delight in, and choros, a dance. In Greek mythology, the Muse of dancing, daughter of Jupiter and Mnemosyne. Hope this helped you.