galop

/ˈɡæləp/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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