rigadoon

noun — 3 senses

noun

Etymology Anglicized from French rigaudon. Ultimate origin unknown; perhaps related to Hebrew ריקודים or Arabic رقص.

Dance, Dancing, Hobbies, Lifestyle, Sports A quickstep dance for two people.

Entertainment, Lifestyle, Music The music for this dance.

Historical Formerly in the French army, the beat of a drum while culprits were being marched to punishment.

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