Definitions

1. noun

a lively, fast-moving dance, typically in 2/4 or 3/4 time, originating in 17th-century France.

“The ballet performed a lively bourree across the stage.”

2. noun

a lively, complex movement in music, often in a fast, lively tempo.

“The composer wrote a bourree for the string quartet, showcasing their technical skills.”

3. verb

to perform a bourree, or to move in a bourree-like manner.

“The dancers bourreed across the floor, their movements swift and precise.”