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Dance of Death

Noun:

1. A concept or motif in art depicting a personified death leading people of all walks of life to their demise, typically represented as a skeletal figure.
2. A medieval allegory that signifies the universality of death and the equalizing power of death, regardless of social status or wealth.

Example sentences:

1. The dance of death art from the 15th century beautifully portrays the fleeting nature of human life.
2. In churches across Europe, you can find murals illustrating the dance of death as a reminder of the transience of earthly existence.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of a dance performed to celebrate or mock death.

Example sentence:

1. The troupe delivered a captivating and dance of death dance performance at the Halloween party.

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