Gavotting: meaning, definitions and examples
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gavotting
[ ษกษหvษหtษชล ]
dance, traditional
Gavotting is a lively dance typical of the region of Provence and is often performed in a circle. It is characterized by quick, light steps and is usually done to folk music. The dance is often associated with community gatherings and celebrations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They enjoyed gavotting at the local festival.
- The children were gavotting around the maypole.
- We learned how to gavot at the dance class.
Translations
Translations of the word "gavotting" in other languages:
๐ต๐น gavotting
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคตเฅเคเคฟเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Gavotting
๐ฎ๐ฉ gavotting
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะฒะพััะธะฝะณ
๐ต๐ฑ gavotting
๐ฏ๐ต ใฎใฃใใใใฃใณใฐ
๐ซ๐ท gavotting
๐ช๐ธ gavotting
๐น๐ท gavotting
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ๋ณดํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบุงููุชููุบ
๐จ๐ฟ gavotting
๐ธ๐ฐ gavotting
๐จ๐ณ ๆๆฒๅปท
๐ธ๐ฎ gavotting
๐ฎ๐ธ gavotting
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะณะฐะฒะพััะธะฝะณ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gavotting
๐ฒ๐ฝ gavotting
Etymology
The term 'gavotting' originates from the dance known as 'gavotte', which has its roots in the 16th century France. The gavotte was originally a folk dance of the Upper Alps, particularly performed by the inhabitants of the region known as the Gavot, which is where the name comes from. Over time, the dance spread through various regions of France and became popular in the courts of the French royalty. It eventually influenced styles of dance across Europe. The movements of the gavotte are typically marked by lively steps and a specific rhythm, usually performed in 4/4 time. This dance has historical importance as it captures the spirit of the region and the communal culture of traditional French festivities. Through its evolution, gavotting incorporates elements from both folk traditions and classical ballet, illustrating a blend of different dancing styles that have continued through the ages.