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| di·ver·tisse·ment [ di vúrtissmənt ] (plural di·ver·tisse·ments) |
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1. ballet series of unthemed dances: in a ballet, a dance highlighting a dancer's skill rather than developing the story
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2. dance dance interlude: a dance interlude in a play or opera
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3. music tunes derived from famous melodies: a set of tunes that are based on well-known melodies
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| [Early 18th century. < French< divertiss-, stem of divertir "divert" (see divert)] |