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dance form

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noun

Music.
  1. the binary form used in most of the movements of the 18th-century suite.


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I scanned the map of nearby studios and, to my excitement, found one that offered salsa, another dance form I had missed terribly, only 15 minutes away.

From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026

It flowed in quick, seamless transitions from one musical or dance form to the next, operating not unlike the mind does.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2023

Breakdancing originated 50 years ago in the United States and the hip-hop dance form makes its official debut at the Paris Games.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 24, 2023

Adindu says he was able to overcome his sadness and find joy by keeping himself occupied with salsa, a little-known dance form in the African country.

From Reuters ● Jul. 5, 2023

For what is the symphony, sonata, etc., but a remnant of the dance form?

From Critical and Historical Essays Lectures delivered at Columbia University by W. J. (Winton James) Baltzell

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