01 n. A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance.
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A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance.
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A tune or air to regulate the movements of the dance so called; a movement in suites, sonatas, symphonies, etc., having the dance form, and commonly in 3-4, sometimes 3-8, measure.(Mus.)