minuet

/mɪˈnuːeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

a stately, formal dance in triple meter, typically in 3/4 time, originating in the 17th century and popular in the 18th century.

“The royal ball featured a minuet performed by the court’s most skilled dancers.”

Synonyms

  • gavotte
  • sarabande

Antonyms

  • gallop
  • tango