allemande
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- noun
- /ˌæl.əˈmɑːnd/
- Archaic
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allemande
- The composer included an allemande as the opening movement of his keyboard suite.
Examples
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The allemande is a popular dance in classical music.
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The orchestra performed an allemande as part of the suite.
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In her dance class, she learned the steps of the allemande from a Baroque dance manual.
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Did you learn to perform the allemande at your dance class?
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The dancers elegantly performed the allemande during the classical concert.
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At the festival, the crowd cheered as the performers showcased the lively allemande.
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During the ballroom dance class, we learned how to execute the steps of the allemande.
Compounds
- Specialized
A rich white sauce made from stock, thickened with egg yolks and cream and flavored with lemon juice
How Lively
Surface Forms
Etymology
Allemande comes from the French word allemand, which means 'German', because the dance was thought to come from Germany. So an allemande in classical music is a 'German' dance movement, often lively and used in a suite.