galop

[ gal-uhp ]

noun

1. a lively round dance in duple time.
2. a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.

galop

/ ˈɡæləp /

noun

1. a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time
2. a piece of music composed for this dance

Word History and Origins

Origin of galop¹

1830–40; < French galop; gallop

Word History and Origins

Origin of galop¹

C19: from French; see gallop

Example Sentences

We found this select society caracoling round the booth in a thundering galop, on first going in.

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The waltz, galop, redowa, and polka step can all be utilized in it.

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I think it is Chamfort who says, that "un sot qui a un moment d'esprit, tonne et scandalise comme des chevaux de fiacre au galop."

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Society knows of four only—two "squares," quadrille and Lancers, and two "round," waltz and galop.

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Galop for the pianoforte upon airs from the celebrated drama, by Edward Solomon.

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