BOURRÉE


Meaning of BOURRÉE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ bu̇-ˈrā, ˈbü-ˌ ]

noun

Etymology: French

Date: 1706

1. : a 17th century French dance usually in quick duple time ; also : a musical composition with the rhythm of this dance

2. : pas de bourree

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