galop
Americannoun
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a lively round dance in duple time.
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a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance.
noun
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a 19th-century couple dance in quick duple time
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a piece of music composed for this dance
Etymology
Origin of galop
1830–40; < French galop; see gallop
Example Sentences
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Galop, an anti-LGBT abuse charity which has campaigned in favour of a ban, has today released new figures and says between 2022 and 2025 it identified more than 300 calls about conversion practices.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
The gravity of the allegations meant the jockeys had to be suspended under article 216 of its race code, said France Galop, which also reminded that both men are innocent until proven guilty.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2021
But France Galop said: "This decision takes into account the defence and scientific evidence presented by the jockey and his counsel during a hearing on Wednesday, 25 November 2020."
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2020
Jockeys wore masks or face coverings and there was limited personnel on the famed Longchamp Racecourse in western Paris as authorities gave the go-ahead for France Galop to stage racing without spectators.
From Washington Times • May 12, 2020
Galop for the pianoforte upon airs from the celebrated drama, by Edward Solomon.
From Charles Dickens and Music by Lightwood, James T.
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