Associations to the word «Minuet»

Wiktionary

MINUET, noun. A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance.
MINUET, noun. (music) A tune or air to regulate the movements of the minuet dance: it has the dance form, and is commonly in 3/4, sometimes 3/8, measure.
MINUET, noun. (music) A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name.
MINUET, noun. (music) A movement which is part of a longer musical composition such as a suite, sonata, or symphony which is inspired by and conforming to formal characteristics of the dance of same name.
MINUET, verb. To dance a minuet.

Dictionary definition

MINUET, noun. A stately court dance in the 17th century.
MINUET, noun. A stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite.

Wise words

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