second position
noun
1
- Ballet a posture in which the feet form a straight line, being turned out to either side with the heels separated by the distance of a small step【芭蕾】二位（脚呈一直线小步跨立）。
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- a position of the arms in which they are held out to each side of the body, curving forwards and slightly upwards双手在身体两侧伸展并稍向前上方弯曲。
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- Music a position of the left hand on the fingerboard of a stringed instrument nearer to the bridge than the first position, enabling a higher-pitched set of notes to be played【乐】第二姿势。