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gigue

G0122900 (zhēg)n. See jig¹.

[French, probably from jig.]

gigue

(ʒiːɡ) n1. (Classical Music) a piece of music, usually in six-eight time and often fugal, incorporated into the classical suite2. (Dancing) a formal couple dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, derived from the jig[C17: from French, from Italian giga, literally: a fiddle; see gigot]

gigue

(ʒig)

n. a fast, closing dance movement of the classical suite. [1675–85; < French, probably < E jig²]

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gigue - music in three-four time for dancing a jigjigdance music - music to dance to

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see jigjig,
dance of English origin that is performed also in Ireland and Scotland. It is usually a lively dance, performed by one or more persons, with quick and irregular steps. When the jig was introduced to the United States, it was often danced in minstrel shows.
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noun music in three-four time for dancing a jig

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