galop
/ˈɡæləp/
noun
- A lively dance in 2/4 time, popular in the 19th century.
- The music shifted into a galop, and the dancers sped up.
- She learned the steps of the galop for the historical ball.
- The orchestra played a fast galop that had everyone dancing.
verb
- To dance the galop.
- They galoped across the ballroom floor with great energy.
- The couple galoped happily at the wedding reception.
- We used to galop at parties when I was young.