farandole

far·an·dole  (frn-dl)

n.

1. A spirited circle dance of Provençal derivation.

2. The music for this circle dance.

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[French, from Provençal farandoulo; akin to Spanish farándula, troupe of traveling comedians.]

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farandole [ˈfærənˌdəʊl (French) farɑ̃dɔl]

n

1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a lively dance in six-eight or four-four time from Provence

2. (Music, other) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

[from French, from Provençal farandoulo, of uncertain origin; compare Spanish farándula itinerant group of actors]

Thesaurus

Noun

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farandole - a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures folk dance, folk dancing - a style of dancing that originated among ordinary people (not in the royal courts)