Allemands

/ˌæl.ə.ˈmɑːndz/ noun

Definition

The plural form of allemand, referring to multiple German dances or dance pieces.

Etymology

French plural form, adding -s to allemand to indicate more than one dance or composition.

Kelly Says

Musical scores from the 1600s-1700s often list 'allemands' alongside other dance types, showing that dance types were organized and catalogued just like we organize music genres today!

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