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Choreography vs. Chorography

Choreography

/ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfi/
The art of designing dance sequences.

Examples:

He studied choreography to innovate modern dance routines.The ballet's choreography was both intricate and mesmerizing.She won awards for her groundbreaking stage choreography.

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Chorography

A branch of geography focusing on the mapping and description of regions or districts

Examples:

The chorography of ancient Greece maps out city-states beautifully.His doctoral thesis focused on medieval chorography techniques.She specialized in chorography, documenting regional landscapes.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Choreography is related to dance, while chorography is related to mapping or describing a region.
  • Both words start with choro, but choreography has an extra e after, which can remind you of the energy involved in dance.
  • Chorography can be remembered with the o in choro being linked to location or origin, since it deals with mapping places.
  • Think of chorus in choreography as it is often involved with music and dance acts.
  • Imagine chor in chorography as cartographic, emphasizing its relation to geography.
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