Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gavotte
Noun
guh-VOT
Definition
A lively dance that originated in France, characterized by a 4/4 time signature and often danced in moderate tempo.
Examples
- The couple performed a beautiful gavotte at the grand ball.
- She learned how to dance the gavotte in her ballet class.
- The music for the gavotte filled the room with an elegant ambiance.
Meaning
A gavotte is both a type of dance and a musical form that accompanies it, commonly associated with the Baroque era.
Synonyms
- dance
- folk dance
- countryside dance
