Meaning of bourrée | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A baroque dance of French origin, common in Auvergne and Biscay in Spain in the 17th century.
2. Alternative spelling of bourrée.
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3. A piece of music in character with such a dance.

Equivalents

Examples

“Stationed just outside the main gate, the band is hammering away at ‘Rule⟳ Britannia’ and the bourrée from the ‘Royal Fireworks Music.’”

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