Beauchamp–Feuillet notation
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Beauchamp–Feuillet notation is an early modern system for recording and analyzing dance steps and choreographies, widely used in 17th- and 18th-century European court and theatrical dance.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Beauchamp–Feuillet notation canonical | 2 |
| Beauchamp-Feuillet system | 1 |
| Feuillet dance notation system | 1 |
| Feuillet notation | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Beauchamp–Feuillet notation Context triple: [Pierre Beauchamp, contributedTo, Beauchamp–Feuillet notation]
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A.
Cecchetti method
The Cecchetti method is a classical ballet training system emphasizing strict technique, clean lines, and a codified progression of exercises to develop balance, poise, and musicality.
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B.
Vaganova method
The Vaganova method is a classical Russian ballet training system that emphasizes precise, harmonious technique, expressive port de bras, and a carefully structured progression of exercises.
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C.
Bhatkhande notation
Bhatkhande notation is a widely used system for writing and teaching North Indian classical (Hindustani) music, developed by musicologist Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande to standardize and preserve its compositions.
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D.
Whyte notation
Whyte notation is a system for classifying steam locomotives by their wheel arrangement using a sequence of numbers separated by hyphens.
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E.
Rudolf Laban movement system
The Rudolf Laban movement system is a foundational method of analyzing and notating human movement, widely used in dance, theatre, and movement studies to understand and structure expressive physical action.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Beauchamp–Feuillet notation Target entity description: Beauchamp–Feuillet notation is an early modern system for recording and analyzing dance steps and choreographies, widely used in 17th- and 18th-century European court and theatrical dance.
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A.
Cecchetti method
The Cecchetti method is a classical ballet training system emphasizing strict technique, clean lines, and a codified progression of exercises to develop balance, poise, and musicality.
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B.
Vaganova method
The Vaganova method is a classical Russian ballet training system that emphasizes precise, harmonious technique, expressive port de bras, and a carefully structured progression of exercises.
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C.
Bhatkhande notation
Bhatkhande notation is a widely used system for writing and teaching North Indian classical (Hindustani) music, developed by musicologist Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande to standardize and preserve its compositions.
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D.
Whyte notation
Whyte notation is a system for classifying steam locomotives by their wheel arrangement using a sequence of numbers separated by hyphens.
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E.
Rudolf Laban movement system
The Rudolf Laban movement system is a foundational method of analyzing and notating human movement, widely used in dance, theatre, and movement studies to understand and structure expressive physical action.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
choreographic notation
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dance notation system ⓘ early modern dance notation ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Beauchamp-Feuillet system
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linked to:
Beauchamp–Feuillet notation
Feuillet notation ⓘ
linked to:
Beauchamp–Feuillet notation
|
| associatedWithGenre |
ballroom dances of the Baroque era
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noble style dances ⓘ theatrical entrées de ballet ⓘ |
| component |
indications of dancer orientation
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indications of musical meter ⓘ staff-like lines for floor patterns ⓘ symbols for steps and ornaments ⓘ |
| developedBy | Pierre Beauchamp ⓘ |
| field |
dance history
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musicology ⓘ performance practice studies ⓘ |
| firstMajorPublication | Chorégraphie, ou l’art de décrire la danse ⓘ |
| firstMajorPublicationYear | 1700 ⓘ |
| geographicUsage |
England
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France ⓘ Germany ⓘ Italy ⓘ other European courts ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Louis XIV’s court ballet culture ⓘ |
| influenced | later systems of dance notation ⓘ |
| languageOfOriginalTreatise | French ⓘ |
| laterAdaptations |
English-language dance collections
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German-language dance manuals ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Pierre Beauchamp
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Raoul-Auger Feuillet ⓘ |
| notationOrientation | vertical page layout representing progression through space ⓘ |
| preserves | Baroque dance repertoire ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
analyzing dance movement
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recording choreographies ⓘ recording dance steps ⓘ |
| publishedBy | Raoul-Auger Feuillet ⓘ |
| represents |
directions of movement
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floor patterns of dancers ⓘ footwork ⓘ step types ⓘ timing in relation to music ⓘ |
| requires | knowledge of step vocabulary of Baroque dance ⓘ |
| sourceType | primary historical source for Baroque dance reconstruction ⓘ |
| status | standard notation for many 18th-century ballroom dances ⓘ |
| symbolType | abstract signs for steps and ornaments ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
18th century
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late 17th century ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Baroque dance
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European court dance ⓘ theatrical dance ⓘ |
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Referenced by (5)
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linked to: Beauchamp–Feuillet notation