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strathspey

Pronunciation: /straθˈspeɪ/

Definition of strathspey

noun

  • a slow Scottish dance.
  • a piece of music for a strathspey, typically in four-four time.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from Strathspey, the name of the valley of the River Spey

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