Synonyms and Antonyms of saltation

an abrupt transition (noun.event)

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music (noun.act)

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards (noun.act)

(genetics) any event that changes genetic structure; any alteration in the inherited nucleic acid sequence of the genotype of an organism (noun.event)

a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings) (noun.process)

the act of jumping; propelling yourself off the ground (noun.act)

a change from one place or state or subject or stage to another (noun.event)

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates (noun.act)

arts or skills that require public performance (noun.cognition)

a playful leap or hop (noun.act)

the act of pouncing (noun.act)

(physics) an abrupt transition of an electron or atom or molecule from one quantum state to another with the emission or absorption of a quantum (noun.event)

a slow section of a pas de deux requiring great skill and strength by the dancers (noun.act)

a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of more.. a form of solo dancing that involves rapid acrobatic moves in which different parts of the body touch the ground; normally performed to the rhythm of rap music (noun.act)

a court dance of the 16th century; consisted of short advances and retreats (noun.act)

an intricate traditional dance in India performed by professional dancing girls (noun.act)

a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries (noun.act)

dance movements that are linked in a single choreographic sequence (noun.act)

a stately court dance of the 17th and 18th centuries; in slow time (noun.act)

a rhythmic dance to reggae music performed by bending forward and extending the hands while bending the knees (noun.act)

a form of dancing in which dancers slam into one another; normally performed to punk rock (noun.act)

dancing in which the steps are more important than gestures or postures (noun.act)

a dance performed on tiptoe (noun.act)

a show involving artistic dancing (noun.act)

(ballet) a solo dance or dance figure (noun.act)

(ballet) a dance for two people (usually a ballerina and a danseur noble) (noun.act)

(ballet) a dance for three people (noun.act)

(ballet) a dance for four people (noun.act)

dancing as part of a social occasion (noun.act)

a Latin American dance similar in rhythm to the rumba (noun.act)

a dance that is part of a religious ritual (noun.act)

spring back; spring away from an impact (verb.motion)

move forward by leaps and bounds (verb.motion)

cause to jump or leap (verb.motion)

leap or skip, often in dancing (verb.motion)

rise in rank or status (verb.change)

move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance (verb.creation)

of or relating to dancing (adj.pert)

the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms (noun.cognition)

a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks (noun.cognition)

a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing) (noun.act)

a small metal plate that attaches to the toe or heel of a shoe (as in tap dancing) (noun.artifact)

a person who entertains people for money in public places (as by singing or dancing), usually while asking for money (noun.person)

dance to jive music; dance the jive (verb.creation)

move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance (verb.creation)

dance a clog dance (verb.creation)

perform a tap dance (verb.creation)

perform a belly dance (verb.creation)

perform with the heels (verb.creation)

dance a shimmy (verb.creation)