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minuet

Syllabification: (min·u·et)

Pronunciation: /ˌminyo͞oˈet/

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Definition of minuet

noun

a slow, stately ballroom dance for two in triple time, popular especially in the 18th century.
a piece of music in triple time in the style of a minuet, typically as a movement in a suite, sonata, or symphony and frequently coupled with a trio.