gallopade
/ˌɡæləˈpeɪd/
noun
- A lively dance or piece of music in a fast 2/4 time, popular in the 19th century.
- She learned the steps of the gallopade for the historical ball.
- The gallopade's quick tempo made everyone breathless by the end.
- The orchestra struck up a gallopade, and the dancers filled the floor.
- A fast, galloping ride or movement.
- The children pretended their rocking horse was on a gallopade.
- The horse took off in a gallopade across the open field.
- We enjoyed a gallopade along the beach at sunrise.