rigadoon

rigadoon
/rig'euh doohn"/, n.
1. a lively dance, formerly popular, for one couple, characterized by a jumping step and usually in quick duple meter.
2. a piece of music for this dance or in its rhythm.
Also, rigaudon.
[1685-95; < F rigaudon, perh. from name Rigaud]

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