minuet
minuet definition
minu·et (min′yo̵̅o̅ et′)
noun
- a slow, stately dance for groups of couples, introduced in France in the 17th cent.
- the music for this, in 3/4 time: often a movement of certain musical compositions
Etymology: Fr menuet, orig., minute, tiny < OFr < menu (see menu): from the small steps taken
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