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minuets

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun minuet has 2 senses
  1. minuet - a stately court dance in the 17th century
    --1 is a kind of
    ballroom dancing, ballroom dance
  2. minuet - a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite
    --2 is a kind of
    dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music

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Minuets

Definition:

Minuets (noun) refers to a slow and stately dance in triple meter, originating from the 17th century. It was popular during formal social occasions primarily in Europe in the 18th century.

Minuets (noun) also denotes a piece of music composed in the style of this dance, typically featuring a moderate tempo and a distinctive rhythm.

Minuets (verb) is the third-person singular form of the verb "minuet," which means to dance or perform a minuet.

Examples:

1. As a noun:

  • The guests gracefully swayed to the rhythm of the minuet at the ball.
  • He played a delightful minuet on his violin, capturing the elegance of the dance.

2. As a verb:

  • Lisa minuets with such poise and precision that she is often asked to perform at prestigious events.
  • My partner and I are practicing hard to minuet flawlessly in the upcoming competition.

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