minuet
Pronunciation: [ˌmɪn.juˈɛt]
Word
Context: "music"
(noun) a minuet is a type of dance from the past that is usually slow and graceful. It often has a specific rhythm and is played in a 3/4 time signature, which means there are three beats in each measure. People used to dance the minuet at formal gatherings or balls.
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At the party, everyone enjoyed watching the couples dance a lovely minuet together.
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The crowd was bored because there were no minuets played at the concert; only fast songs.
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Have you ever learned how to dance a minuet?
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