What does GIGUE mean?

gigue

Part of speech: Noun

Definition: A lively dance in triple time for two people, typically included as the concluding movement of a suite, or an instrumental piece written in the style of such a dance.

Pronunciations: US: /ʒiɡ/; UK: /ɡiːɡ/

Origin and Usage: Gigue is a French word that originated in the 17th century. It was originally used to describe a lively jig-like dance that was popular during the Baroque period. The dance was typically performed by two people and was often included as the final movement of a suite. Today, the term is more commonly used to describe an instrumental piece written in the style of such a dance.

Synonyms: Jig, reel, hornpipe, fandango.

Related Words: Dance, music, rhythm, tempo, suite.

Example Sentences:

• She danced a lively gigue with her partner.
• The composer included a gigue as the final movement of his suite.
• The orchestra played a beautiful rendition of the gigue.