farandole
a lively dance, of Provençal origin, in which all the dancers join hands and execute various figures.
the music for this dance.
Origin of farandole
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How to use farandole in a sentence
As in the dance called the farandole, where a number of people join bands and dance in a long line.
Contes Franais | Douglas Labaree BuffumSuddenly a long dancing line formed, a farandole, and it began to run and leap, growing at each twist and turn.
The Enemies of Women | Vicente Blasco IbezMarie Antoinette once declared she had her most enjoyable time at a wild farandole in the Royal Drummer.
All About Coffee | William H. UkersWhen this rite was ended, the music shifted to a livelier key and straightway a farandole was formed.
The Christmas Kalends of Provence | Thomas A. JanvierIt took the place of a master of ceremonies, our farandole, and acted as an excellent solvent of formalities.
The Christmas Kalends of Provence | Thomas A. Janvier
British Dictionary definitions for farandole
/ (ˈfærənˌdəʊl, French farɑ̃dɔl) /
a lively dance in six-eight or four-four time from Provence
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
Origin of farandole
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