contra danse
Definition
Noun:
- A type of folk dance: A "contra danse" is a traditional social folk dance, typically performed by couples arranged in long lines or facing each other in sets. It is characterized by its lively, patterned movements and is often performed to traditional music.
Verb:
- To perform a contradance: To "contra danse" means to participate in or execute the steps and figures of this specific style of folk dance.
Examples
Noun: The community held a festival where the highlight was a lively contra danse. She learned the steps to the traditional contra danse from her grandmother.
Verb: The caller instructed the couples how to contra danse to the next tune. We will contra danse for the next three songs.
Advanced Usage
"to lead a contra danse": to act as the caller or guide for the dance. An experienced dancer was asked to lead the contra danse for the evening.
"a contra danse figure": a specific pattern or sequence of steps within the dance. The most complex part of the dance was the "ladies' chain" contra danse figure.
Variants and Related Words
- Contradance (n/v): An alternative, often more common, spelling for "contra danse".
- Country-dance (n): A broader historical category of English folk dance from which the contra danse style developed. While related, "country-dance" is a more general term.
Synonyms
- Folk dance: A general term for traditional dances of a people or region.
- Barn dance: A social event featuring folk dances, which may include contra dances.
Related Phrases
- Contra dance line: The formation in which dancers stand, typically in two long lines facing each other.
- Contra dance music: The traditional tunes, often played on fiddle, accordion, or piano, used for this dance.
Noun
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a type of folk dance in which couples are arranged in sets or face one another in a line
Verb
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perform a contradance
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