Quadrille
(2 syl., French) means a small square; a dance in which the
persons place themselves in a square. Introduced into England in 1813
by the Duke of Devonshire. (Latin, quadrum, a square.)
Le Pantalon.
So called from the tune to which it used to be danced. L'Éte. From a country-dance called pas d'été, very fashionable in
1800; which it resembles. La poule. Derived from a
country-dance produced by Julien in 1802, the second part of which
began with the imitation of a cock-crow.
Trenise. The name of a dancing-master who, in 1800, invented the
figure. La pastourelle. So named from its melody and
accompaniment, which are similar to the vilanelles or peasants'
dances.
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