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folk dance

folk dance

noun
1.
a dance that originated among, and has been transmitted through, the common people. Compare court dance.
2.
a piece of music for such a dance.

Origin:
1905–10

folk dancer, noun
folk dancing, noun
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folk dance
 
n
1.  any of various traditional rustic dances often originating from festivals or rituals
2.  a piece of music composed for such a dance
 
vb
3.  to perform a folk dance
 
folk dancing
 
n

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