farandole
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A lively dance from Provence where people join hands and move in a long line
- noun
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farandole
- The children held hands and danced the farandole around the village square.
Examples
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At the wedding, guests joined in a joyful farandole that filled the room with laughter and energy.
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Well, it's a lot like the farandole... ...but with some differences.
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During the festival, participants performed a lively farandole to celebrate their culture.
How Lively
Surface Forms
farandole singular
farandoles plural
Etymology
The word farandole comes from the Provençal dance name farandola, from the south of France, and brings to mind a long 'chain' of people holding hands and weaving through the streets. That's why a farandole is a lively traditional dance where dancers join hands and move together.