galop
a lively round dance in duple time.
a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
Origin of galop
1- Also called gallopade, gal·o·pade .
Words Nearby galop
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How to use galop in a sentence
We found this select society caracoling round the booth in a thundering galop, on first going in.
In the Days of My Youth | Amelia Ann Blandford EdwardsThe waltz, galop, redowa, and polka step can all be utilized in it.
The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. SherwoodI think it is Chamfort who says, that "un sot qui a un moment d'esprit, tonne et scandalise comme des chevaux de fiacre au galop."
Paris and the Parisians in 1835 (Vol. 2 of 2) | Frances TrollopeSociety knows of four only—two "squares," quadrille and Lancers, and two "round," waltz and galop.
galop for the pianoforte upon airs from the celebrated drama, by Edward Solomon.
Charles Dickens and Music | James T. Lightwood
British Dictionary definitions for galop
/ (ˈɡæləp) /
a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time
a piece of music composed for this dance
Origin of galop
1- Also called: gallopade
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