FARANDOLE

farandole

(noun) a lively dance from Provence; all the dancers join hands and execute various figures

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

farandole (plural farandoles)

A lively chain dance in 6/8 time, of Provençal origin.

Source: Wiktionary


Fa`ran`dole", n. [F. farandole, Pr. farandoulo.]

Definition: A rapid dance in six-eight time in which a large number join hands and dance in various figures, sometimes moving from room to room. It originated in Provence.

I have pictured them dancing a sort of farandole. W. D. Howells.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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