Galops

/ˈɡæləps/ noun

Definition

Plural of galop; multiple galop dances or pieces of music composed for the galop dance.

Etymology

From 'galop' plus the regular plural suffix '-s'; maintaining the dance terminology.

Kelly Says

Dance band programs from the 1800s list 'three galops' the way modern playlists list songs—tracking how many times they'd play this specific dance shows its enormous popularity at Victorian social events.

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