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Gavotte: meaning, definitions and examples

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gavotte

 

[ ษกษ™หˆvษ’t ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

type of dance

A gavotte is a French folk dance that is characterized by a moderate tempo and a distinctive rhythmic pattern, typically performed in 4/4 time. It is often danced in a circular formation and features a series of hopping steps and lively movements. Historically, the gavotte became popular in the court of Versailles during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Synonyms

court dance, dance, folk dance

Examples of usage

  • The dancers performed a lively gavotte at the ball.
  • Gavotte music typically features a strong beat and lively tempo.
  • She learned how to dance the gavotte during her dance class.

Translations

Translations of the word "gavotte" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคตเฅ‹เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะฒะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒดใ‚ฉใƒƒใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€๋ณดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงููˆุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ ๆฒƒ็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะฐะฒะพั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ•แƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gavotte

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gavotte

Etymology

The term 'gavotte' originates from the French word 'gavot', which refers to a peasant from the region of Provence in southern France. This dance form is believed to have evolved in the late 16th century and gained prominence during the 17th century as it transitioned from a rustic dance to one performed in aristocratic salons and in the courts of France. The gavotte is typically associated with a lively, hopping motion and was often danced to music played on stringed instruments. By the 18th century, it had become a popular dance in many European courts and was incorporated into various musical compositions. Composers like Johann Sebastian Bach and Franรงois Couperin have included the gavotte in their works, further solidifying its place in the classical music repertoire.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,923, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.