quadrilles
Formal group dances
Quadrilles is the plural of quadrille, a formal square dance for four couples arranged in a square, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The dancers perform a series of figures in sequence, accompanied by music in 6/8 or 2/4 time.
Quadrille also names a card game for four players using a deck of forty cards: They played quadrilles after dinner.
Choreographed folk gathering
- cotillionFormal society dance event
- figureOutline or numeral
- setArrange in position
- promenadeLeisurely public stroll
partner · formation · ballroom · minuet · country dance · caller · reel · lancers
Pastime using a deck
Large instrumental ensemble
- tempoRate of musical performance
- rhythmPatterned stress and silence
- melodyPleasing sequence of notes
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
band · fiddle · piano · sheet music · measure · strain · tune · accompaniment
square dance
Choreographed folk gathering
promenade · partner · formation · ballroom · minuet · country dance · caller · reel · lancers · chassé
card game
Pastime using a deck
deck · hand · bid · deal · partner · pip · suit · stake · whist · piquet
orchestra
Large instrumental ensemble
composition · band · fiddle · piano · sheet music · measure · strain · tune · accompaniment · conductor
- parlor musicpiano music, sentimental ballads, piano solos, vocal solos, waltzes
- etiquettemanners, politeness, etiquette, table manners, courtesy
- Americana Musicspirituals, folk ballads, hymn books, Camptown Races, Beautiful Dreamer
quadrilleswaltzes
Triple-time ballroom dances
modern dance · freestyle · pas de deux · tango · line dances