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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Dance Of Death.
Dance Of Death - as a noun
A medieval dance in which a skeleton representing death leads a procession of others to the grave
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
danse macabreExample Sentences
"The dancers moved gracefully across the stage in a hauntingly beautiful dance of death."
"The protagonist in the play was trapped in a never-ending dance of death with the antagonist."
"The medieval painting depicted a vivid scene of the dance of death, with skeletons dancing with people from all walks of life."
"The mythology of many ancient civilizations includes stories about a dance of death."
"In some cultures, the dance of death is performed as a ritual to celebrate the cycle of life and death."