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gigue

Syllabification: (gigue)
Pronunciation: /ZHēg/
Definition of gigue

noun

Music
  • a lively piece of music in the style of a dance, typically of the Renaissance or baroque period, and usually in compound time.

Origin:

late 17th century: French, literally 'jig'

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