allemande

al·le·mande  (l-mnd, -mänd, l-mnd, -mänd)

n.

1.

a. A stately 16th-century dance in duple meter.

b. Music A composition written to or as if to accompany this dance, often used as the first movement of a suite.

2. A lively dance of the mid-18th century in triple meter.

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[French, feminine of allemand, German, from Latin Alemann, an ancient Germanic tribe; see Alemanni.]

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allemande [ˈælɪmænd (French) almɑ̃d]

n

1. (Music / Classical Music) the first movement of the classical suite, composed in a moderate tempo in a time signature of four-four

2. (Performing Arts / Dancing) any of several German dances

3. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a figure in country dancing or square dancing by means of which couples change position in the set

[from French danse allemande German dance]

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allemande - egg-thickened veloute                 allemande sauce sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food