A lively French dance and song from the Revolutionary period (late 18th century), or the music and lyrics associated with it.
From French 'carmagnole,' possibly from the town of Carmagnola in Italy, or from French workers' song traditions. The specific origin is debated, but it became famous as a revolutionary anthem.
The Carmagnole was basically the protest music of the French Revolution—people danced it in the streets celebrating the revolution, and it became so associated with revolutionary fervor that it was banned by later governments!
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