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- [al-uh-mand, -mahnd, al-uh-mand, al-uh-mahnd; French aluh-mahnd]
- /ˈæl əˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd, ˌæl əˈmænd, ˌæl əˈmɑnd; French aləˈmɑ̃d/
- /ˈaləmˌand/
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- [al-uh-mand, -mahnd, al-uh-mand, al-uh-mahnd; French aluh-mahnd]
- /ˈæl əˌmænd, -ˌmɑnd, ˌæl əˈmænd, ˌæl əˈmɑnd; French aləˈmɑ̃d/
Definitions of allemande word
- noun allemande the first movement of the classical suite, composed in a moderate tempo in a time signature of four-four 3
- noun allemande any of several German dances 3
- noun allemande a figure in country dancing or square dancing by means of which couples change position in the set 3
- noun allemande a German dance of the 16th century in moderate duple time 3
- noun allemande a stylized instrumental composition evolved from this dance and often used as the first movement of a Baroque suite 3
- noun allemande a figure in a square dance in which two dancers join right or left hands and make a turn 3
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Origin of allemande
First appearance:
before 1675 One of the 48% oldest English words
1675-85; < French, short for danse allemande German dance
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Parts of speech for Allemande
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allemande popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
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