Definitions

1. noun

a slow, stately dance of three steps, typically in 3/4 time, often performed by couples in a ballroom or social setting.

“The couple’s minuet was a beautiful display of elegance and poise on the dance floor.”

2. noun

a short, stately composition for a solo instrument or a small group, often with a slow, lilting rhythm.

“The violinist played a beautiful minuet as the audience listened in silence.”

3. verb

to dance or move in a minuet style, often in a formal or elegant manner.

“The bride minueted down the aisle, her white gown shimmering in the light.”