Definitions

1. noun

a dance of French origin, especially a lively dance for one or two couples, in 4/4 time, typically with a strong rhythmic pattern.

“The ballet company performed a lively gavotte during the opera.”

2. noun

a type of Baroque dance movement, typically in triple meter.

“The orchestra’s rendition of the gavotte from the orchestral suite was a highlight of the concert.”

3. noun

a type of movement in ballet, characterized by a strong rhythmic pattern and typically in triple meter.

“The ballet teacher taught her students the basic gavotte movement.”