saltation
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Definitions
Noun
(geology) the leaping movement of sand or soil particles as they are transported in a fluid medium over an uneven surface
Noun
(genetics) a mutation that drastically changes the phenotype of an organism or species
Noun
an abrupt transition; "a successful leap from college to the major leagues"
Noun
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
Noun
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
More General Terms
action
activity
chromosomal mutation
diversion
genetic mutation
jump
jumping
mutation
natural action
natural process
performing arts
recreation
transition
More Specific Terms
adagio
break dance
break dancing
caper
capriole
ceremonial dance
choreography
courante
duet
hoofing
mambo
nauch
nautch
nautch dance
pas de deux
pas de quatre
pas de trois
pas seul
pavan
pavane
phrase
pounce
quantum jump
ritual dance
ritual dancing
saraband
skank
slam dance
slam dancing
social dancing
stage dancing
step dancing
toe dance
toe dancing
variation