allemande
|al-le-mande|
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/ˈæl.ə.mænd/
German dance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'allemande' originates from French, specifically the word 'allemande,' where 'allemand' meant 'German.'
Historical Evolution
'allemande' changed from the French word 'allemande' and eventually became the modern English word 'allemande.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a German dance,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a dance in moderate 4/4 time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a dance in moderate 4/4 time, originating in the 16th century, often used as the first movement of a suite.
The musicians played an allemande to start the evening's performance.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/06/26 02:36