quadrille1

 
Pronunciation: /kwɒˈdrɪl/

noun

  • a square dance performed typically by four couples and containing five figures, each of which is a complete dance in itself.
  • a piece of music for a quadrille.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French from Spanish cuadrilla or Italian quadriglia 'troop, company', from cuadra, quadra 'square', based on Latin quadrare 'make square'