gigue

gigue

 (zhēg)

n.

See jig¹.

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[French, probably from jig.]

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gigue

(ʒiːɡ)

n

1. (Classical Music) a piece of music, usually in six-eight time and often fugal, incorporated into the classical suite

2. (Dancing) a formal couple dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, derived from the jig

[C17: from French, from Italian giga, literally: a fiddle; see gigot]

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gigue

(ʒig)

n.

a fast, closing dance movement of the classical suite.

[1675–85; < French, probably < E jig²]

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Noun

1.

gigue - music in three-four time for dancing a jig jig dance music - music to dance to

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