Definition of Gigues

1. Noun. (plural of gigue) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gigues

1. gigue [n] - See also: gigue

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gigues

giglot
giglots
gigman
gigmen
gigohm
gigohms
gigolos
gigot
gigot sleeve
gigots
gigs
gigster
gigsters
gigue
gigues (current term)
gila monster
gilalite
gilas
gilbert
gilbert's disease
gilbertite
gilberts
gilcup
gilcups
gild
gild the lily
gilded
gilded cage
gilded cages

Literary usage of Gigues

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, &c. by Gleeson White (1887)
"Muse of the many-twinkling hose, TERPSICHORE, O teach your pets The charm that shines, the grace that glows In gigues, Gavottes, and Minuets. ..."

2. Ballades and Rondeaus, Chants Royal, Sestinas, Villanelles, & C. by Gleeson White (1888)
"In time and tune —the dance besets ; You aired your fashion till the close In gigues, Gavottes, and Minuets. Envoy. Muse of the many-twinkling hose, ..."

3. A History of the Pianoforte and Pianoforte Players by Oskar Bie, Ernest Edward Kellett, Edward Woodall Naylor (1899)
"What a depth of invention appears in his variations on Gavottes, in his gigues, and in his splendid Niais de Sologne! How wonderfully melodious is his ..."

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