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Term: Minuet

Description:

A minuet is a graceful dance of French origin typically performed in 3/4 time. It is characterized by its elegant movements and is commonly associated with classical music and formal occasions.

Examples:

Noun (1): The minuet was popular during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Example Sentence: The royal court performed a delightful minuet during the gala.

Noun (2): In music, a minuet is a composition written in triple meter.

Example Sentence: Beethoven's Symphony No. 3 features a beautiful minuet movement.

Verb: To minuet means to perform or dance the minuet.

Example Sentence: The dancers skillfully minuetted across the stage.

Adjective: When used as an adjective, minuet refers to something related to or characteristic of the minuet dance.

Example Sentence: The guests were dressed in minuet costumes for the ball.

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