quadrille

[kwəˈdrɪl]

quadrille Definition

• 1. a square dance performed typically by four couples and containing five or six different figures characterized by a combination of walking, sidestepping, and turning movements
• 2. a piece of music for a quadrille dance

Using quadrille: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "quadrille" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ballroom was filled with couples dancing the quadrille.

• Example

  The band played a lively quadrille tune.

quadrille Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for quadrille

• square dance
• country dance

Phrases with quadrille

• quadrille set

  a group of four couples who dance together in a quadrille

  Example

  We need one more couple to complete the quadrille set.

• quadrille band

  a band that plays music for a quadrille dance

  Example

  The quadrille band played traditional folk tunes.

• quadrille caller

  a person who calls out the steps and figures of a quadrille dance

  Example

  The quadrille caller kept the dancers in sync with the music.

Origins of quadrille

from French 'quadrille', meaning 'square'

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Summary: quadrille in Brief

A 'quadrille' [kwəˈdrɪl] is a type of square dance performed by four couples. It involves a combination of walking, sidestepping, and turning movements, and typically contains five or six different figures. 'Quadrille' can also refer to a piece of music played for this dance.