Galliard

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæɫiˈɑɹd/

Galliard (noun)

  1. A fast, energetic dance from the Renaissance period.
  2. Music composed for the lively Renaissance dance.

Examples

  • The galliard was performed with great enthusiasm.
  • They practiced the galliard for the upcoming festival.

Common collocations: perform a galliard, learn the galliard, traditional galliard, compose a galliard, play a galliard

Synonyms of Galliard

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Galliard

  • describing a calm or slow activity