ronde Definition
a medieval dance in which the dancers moved in a circle.
Using ronde: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "ronde" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The ronde was a popular dance in the Middle Ages.
Example
The dancers held hands and moved in a ronde around the room.
ronde Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for ronde
- circle dance
- round dance
Phrases with ronde
carole and ronde
a combination of two medieval dances, the carole and the ronde
Example
The carole and ronde were often performed together at medieval festivals.
a form of medieval poetry consisting of 13 lines divided into three stanzas, with a recurring rhyme scheme
Example
The rondeau was a popular form of poetry in the 14th and 15th centuries.
ronde bosse
a type of sculpture in which the figures are carved in the round, so that they can be viewed from all sides
Example
The ronde bosse was a popular style of sculpture in the Renaissance.
Origins of ronde
from Old French 'ronde', meaning 'round'
Summary: ronde in Brief
'Ronde' [rond] is a medieval dance where dancers move in a circle. It was often performed at medieval festivals and was accompanied by music. The term also refers to other related concepts such as the carole and ronde, a combination of two medieval dances, and the rondeau, a form of medieval poetry.
