Farandole
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 A lively chain dance in 6/8 time, of Provençal origin.
""My tastes," he said, still smiling, "incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet." And, to tease her and arouse her to combat: "I prefer a farandole to a nocturne; I'd rather have a painting than an etching; Mr. Whistler bores me with his monochromatic mud; I don't like dull colours, dull sounds, dull intellects;[…].""
- 2 a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures wordnet
Example
More examples""My tastes," he said, still smiling, "incline me to the garishly sunlit side of this planet." And, to tease her and arouse her to combat: "I prefer a farandole to a nocturne; I'd rather have a painting than an etching; Mr. Whistler bores me with his monochromatic mud; I don't like dull colours, dull sounds, dull intellects;[…].""
Etymology
From French farandole, from Occitan farandola.
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