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− | This is a glossary of terms commonly heard when talking about | + | This is a glossary of terms commonly heard when talking about ParaPara dancing and eurobeat. |
* '''A-Melo (Aメロ)''' | * '''A-Melo (Aメロ)''' | ||
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*: The second lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | *: The second lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | ||
* '''boom''' | * '''boom''' | ||
− | *: A period of time in which | + | *: A period of time in which ParaPara was/is popular. |
* '''C-Melo (Cメロ)''' | * '''C-Melo (Cメロ)''' | ||
*: A third lyrical part of a eurobeat song, not part of the typical progression. | *: A third lyrical part of a eurobeat song, not part of the typical progression. | ||
* '''[[ParaPara circles | circle]]''' | * '''[[ParaPara circles | circle]]''' | ||
− | *: A group of people who do | + | *: A group of people who do ParaPara together. |
* '''fire step''' | * '''fire step''' | ||
− | *: A dance style done to old eurobeat and italo disco. Involves more foot movement and less hand movement than | + | *: A dance style done to old eurobeat and italo disco. Involves more foot movement and less hand movement than ParaPara. |
* '''freestyle''' | * '''freestyle''' | ||
*: A part of a choreography where you make up your own moves. | *: A part of a choreography where you make up your own moves. | ||
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*: The part of a eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | *: The part of a eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | ||
* '''koushuukai (講習会)''' | * '''koushuukai (講習会)''' | ||
− | *: A | + | *: A ParaPara lesson taught at a club event. |
* '''manepara (真似パラ)''' | * '''manepara (真似パラ)''' | ||
*: "Faking it" when you don't actually know the routine to a song. | *: "Faking it" when you don't actually know the routine to a song. | ||
* '''maniac''' | * '''maniac''' | ||
− | *: An original (unofficial) | + | *: An original (unofficial) ParaPara routine, usually created by a circle. |
* '''mishuuroku (未収録)''' | * '''mishuuroku (未収録)''' | ||
*: A choreography not included in a video compilation. | *: A choreography not included in a video compilation. | ||
* '''mystery circle''' | * '''mystery circle''' | ||
− | *: A group of people dancing in a circle at a | + | *: A group of people dancing in a circle at a ParaPara event. Used mostly in Tokyo. |
* '''oripara (オリパラ)''' | * '''oripara (オリパラ)''' | ||
− | *: An original (unofficial) | + | *: An original (unofficial) ParaPara routine, usually created by an individual. |
* '''otachidai (お立ち台)''' | * '''otachidai (お立ち台)''' | ||
*: A raised stage in a club. Generally reserved for dancers who are well-known and/or know a lot of routines. | *: A raised stage in a club. Generally reserved for dancers who are well-known and/or know a lot of routines. | ||
* '''paralist''' | * '''paralist''' | ||
− | *: A person who dances | + | *: A person who dances ParaPara (or its variants). |
− | * ''' | + | * '''[[ParaPara]] (パラパラ)''' |
*: A dance style involving mostly hand movements, generally set to eurobeat music. | *: A dance style involving mostly hand movements, generally set to eurobeat music. | ||
* '''sabi (サビ)''' | * '''sabi (サビ)''' | ||
− | *: The chorus of a eurobeat song, the fourth part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. Origin uncertain, but may come from "wasabi," in the sense that "even a little leaves a lasting impression." <ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%93#%E8%AA%9E%E6%BA%90 Japanese | + | *: The chorus of a eurobeat song, the fourth part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. Origin uncertain, but may come from "wasabi," in the sense that "even a little leaves a lasting impression." <ref>[https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%B5%E3%83%93#%E8%AA%9E%E6%BA%90 Japanese Wikipedia article for "サビ"], itself cited from [https://searchworks.stanford.edu/view/8218102 ''Kurashi no kotoba shin gogen jiten''] (Kodansha), page 397}}</ref> |
− | * ''' | + | * '''[[TechPara]] (テクパラ)''' |
− | *: A variant of | + | *: A variant of ParaPara danced to hyper techno or eurodance music. |
− | * ''' | + | * '''[[TraPara]]''' or '''ToraPara (トラパラ)''' |
− | *: A variant of | + | *: A variant of ParaPara set to trance music. |
* '''urapara (裏パラ)''' | * '''urapara (裏パラ)''' | ||
*: An alternate choreography to a song that already has an official routine. | *: An alternate choreography to a song that already has an official routine. | ||
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*: Techpara choreography from maniac sources, such as Hi-Cross. Literally "opposition party." | *: Techpara choreography from maniac sources, such as Hi-Cross. Literally "opposition party." | ||
* '''yogore (ヨゴレ)''' | * '''yogore (ヨゴレ)''' | ||
− | *: A variant of | + | *: A variant of ParaPara set to dance pop music. Used mostly in Kansai. <ref>[https://kirakira.org/XD/learn/parapara/ About ParaPara] — EKS-D site</ref> |
* '''yotou (与党)''' | * '''yotou (与党)''' | ||
*: Techpara choreography from commercial or official club sources, such as Starfire or SEF. Literally "ruling party." | *: Techpara choreography from commercial or official club sources, such as Starfire or SEF. Literally "ruling party." |
Revision as of 08:39, 6 February 2021
This is a glossary of terms commonly heard when talking about ParaPara dancing and eurobeat.
- A-Melo (Aメロ)
- The first lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the second part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- B-Melo (Bメロ)
- The second lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- boom
- A period of time in which ParaPara was/is popular.
- C-Melo (Cメロ)
- A third lyrical part of a eurobeat song, not part of the typical progression.
- circle
- A group of people who do ParaPara together.
- fire step
- A dance style done to old eurobeat and italo disco. Involves more foot movement and less hand movement than ParaPara.
- freestyle
- A part of a choreography where you make up your own moves.
- furi (振り)
- A choreography. Short for "furitsuke" (振付 or 振り付け).
- intro (イントロ)
- The part of a eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- koushuukai (講習会)
- A ParaPara lesson taught at a club event.
- manepara (真似パラ)
- "Faking it" when you don't actually know the routine to a song.
- maniac
- An original (unofficial) ParaPara routine, usually created by a circle.
- mishuuroku (未収録)
- A choreography not included in a video compilation.
- mystery circle
- A group of people dancing in a circle at a ParaPara event. Used mostly in Tokyo.
- oripara (オリパラ)
- An original (unofficial) ParaPara routine, usually created by an individual.
- otachidai (お立ち台)
- A raised stage in a club. Generally reserved for dancers who are well-known and/or know a lot of routines.
- paralist
- A person who dances ParaPara (or its variants).
- ParaPara (パラパラ)
- A dance style involving mostly hand movements, generally set to eurobeat music.
- sabi (サビ)
- The chorus of a eurobeat song, the fourth part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. Origin uncertain, but may come from "wasabi," in the sense that "even a little leaves a lasting impression." [1]
- TechPara (テクパラ)
- A variant of ParaPara danced to hyper techno or eurodance music.
- TraPara or ToraPara (トラパラ)
- A variant of ParaPara set to trance music.
- urapara (裏パラ)
- An alternate choreography to a song that already has an official routine.
- wangan (湾岸)
- Choreography that came from the clubs around Tokyo Bay around 1993.
- yatou (野党)
- Techpara choreography from maniac sources, such as Hi-Cross. Literally "opposition party."
- yogore (ヨゴレ)
- A variant of ParaPara set to dance pop music. Used mostly in Kansai. [2]
- yotou (与党)
- Techpara choreography from commercial or official club sources, such as Starfire or SEF. Literally "ruling party."
References
- ↑ Japanese Wikipedia article for "サビ", itself cited from Kurashi no kotoba shin gogen jiten (Kodansha), page 397}}
- ↑ About ParaPara — EKS-D site