Definition of 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. a position of the arms in which they are held out to each side of the body, curving forward and slightly upward.
2 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.
