What does "branle" mean?

A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance.

What is a synonym for "branle"?

Common synonyms include: brangle, bransle, brantle, dance, hustle, jig.

//ˈbɹɑːl// noun

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Noun

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A dance of French origin dating from the 16th century, performed by couples in a circle or a line; the music for this dance.

From French branler (“to shake”); see further at brawl, etymology 2.

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