What is another word for hornpipe?
Pronunciation:
[ hˈɔːnpa͡ɪp], [ hˈɔːnpaɪp], [ h_ˈɔː_n_p_aɪ_p]
Synonyms for Hornpipe:
-
n.
• act • dance- Galliard ,
- allemande ,
- beguine ,
- bolero ,
- cakewalk ,
- can-can ,
- cha-cha ,
- charleston ,
- clog ,
- conga ,
- cotillion ,
- courante ,
- dance ,
- fandango ,
- fox-trot ,
- gavotte ,
- highland fling ,
- hootchy-kootchy ,
- hula ,
- jig ,
- jitterbug ,
- lambada ,
- mambo ,
- marengue ,
- mazurka ,
- minuet ,
- moonwalk ,
- one-step ,
- polka ,
- polonaise ,
- quadrille ,
- reel ,
- rumba ,
- samba ,
- shimmy ,
- shuffle ,
- square dance ,
- tango ,
- tap dance ,
- tarantella ,
- turkey trot ,
- twist ,
- two-step ,
- waltz .
Other relevant words:
- BAL ,
- Bayadere ,
- Cotillon ,
- Galop ,
- Gavot ,
- Morisco ,
- Morris Dance ,
- Rigadoon ,
- Strathspey ,
- bal costume ,
- bal masque ,
- ball ,
- ballet ,
- ballroom dance ,
- bassoon ,
- break dancing ,
- breakdown ,
- cancan ,
- clarinet ,
- cornwallis ,
- drama ,
- fife ,
- fling ,
- flute ,
- folk dance ,
- folk dancing ,
- formerly ,
- hop ,
- horn ,
- hornpipes ,
- hustle ,
- masquerade ,
- music ,
- oboe ,
- ocarina ,
- panpipe ,
- pibgorn ,
- piccolo ,
- pipe ,
- recorder ,
- reed ,
- rhumba ,
- saraband ,
- saxophone ,
- shindig ,
- stockhorn ,
- stroll ,
- sweet potato ,
- whistle ,
- woods ,
- woodwind ,
- woodwind instrument ,
- yesteryear .
How to use "Hornpipe" in context?
The hornpipe is a popular dance that originated in the 18th century. The dance is typically measured in 4/4 time and is composed of two parts: the strophic A section and the B section. The A section is a fast dance that features syncopated hits on the hornpipe instrument. The B section is a slower dance that is often characterized by intricate footwork and a smooth brass section.
Word of the Day
- Synonyms:
- intelligently, meditatively, pensively, reflectively, thoughtfully, Contemplatively, fancily, Ponderingly.
