rigadoon

/ˈrɪɡəˌdun/
noun
  1. A lively, fast dance for two people, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries, or the music for this dance.
    • She played a cheerful rigadoon on the harpsichord for the class.
    • The dancers performed a spirited rigadoon at the historical festival.
    • The ballroom instructor taught the steps of the rigadoon to the beginners.
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