Minuet Definition

minuet
noun
  1. a stately court dance in the 17th century
  2. a stately piece of music composed for dancing the minuet; often incorporated into a sonata or suite

"Minuet" in song lyrics

See how minuet is used in real songs:

  • "last minuet"
    AOL — AOL
  • "like paderewskis minuet"
    AOL — AOL
  • "mozart and dice and minuet"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "minuet"

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