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war dance

A tribal dance performed before a battle or as a celebration after a victory.

war dance

1. (Social Science / Anthropology & Ethnology) a ceremonial dance performed before going to battle or after victory, esp by certain North American Indian peoples

2. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a dance representing warlike action

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war dance - a ceremonial dance performed before a battle or after a victory

ceremonial dance, ritual dance, ritual dancing - a dance that is part of a religious ritual

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war dance

n → Kriegstanz m

war dance n → danza di guerra

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