rig·a·doon (r g  -d n ) or ri·gau·don (r -gô-d  ) also rig·o·don (rg-d n)n. 1. A lively jumping quickstep for two couples. 2. Music for this dance, usually in rapid duple meter. [French rigaudon, possibly from the name Rigaud.] |
rigadoon [ˌrɪgəˈduːn], rigaudon (French) [rigodɔ̃]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) an old Provençal couple dance, light and graceful, in lively duple time
2. (Music, other) a piece of music for or in the rhythm of this dance
[from French, allegedly from its inventor Rigaud, a dancing master at Marseille]
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