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What is another word for quadrilles?

Pronunciation: [kwˈɒdɹɪlz] (IPA)

Quadrilles, the lively dance style with four couples in a square formation, has several synonyms. One popular term for this dance is cotillon, which refers to the early form of the quadrille that originated in France in the late 18th century. Another synonym for the quadrille is the "square dance," which is also a popular folk dance in North America. Some other lesser-known synonyms for the quadrille include "figure dance," "horse and buggy dance," and "four-handed reel." Despite its many synonyms, the quadrille remains a beloved dance style that has been enjoyed by people for generations.
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What are the hypernyms for Quadrilles?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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    dances, Partner dances, Social dances, traditional dances.

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But, in fact, he says the service on the continent has had a sad effect upon the young men; they have been ruined by light wines and French quadrilles.
"Bracebridge Hall, or The Humorists"
Washington Irving
A fine orchestra played quadrilles, polkas, mazurkas.
"Monsieur Cherami"
Charles Paul de Kock
Stella has walked through two quadrilles, has walked and polked with various partners, as well as she could,-that is, conscientiously and badly, just as she learned from a dancing-master eight years before, and, try as she may, she is conscious that she never shall take any real pleasure in this hopping and jumping about.
"Erlach Court"
Ossip Schubin

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