Galliards

/ˈɡæliərdz/ noun

Definition

Plural of galliard; multiple instances of the lively Renaissance dance, or multiple compositions written for this dance.

Etymology

Plural form of 'galliard,' formed by adding the standard English plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Renaissance dance suites often contained several galliards in a row—orchestras would play them faster and faster to see how long dancers could keep up!

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