gal·op (g l  p) also gal·o·pade or gal·lo·pade (gl -p d, -päd)n. 1. A lively dance in duple time, popular in the 19th century. 2. The music for this dance. [French, from Old French, gallop, from galoper, to gallop; see gallop.] |
galop [ˈgæləp]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time
2. (Music / Classical Music) a piece of music composed for this dance Also called gallopade
[from French; see gallop]
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