SINCE 1828
courante
noun
cou·rante
| \ ku̇-ˈränt
, -ˈrant
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, -ˈrant
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Definition of courante
1
: a dance of Italian origin marked by quick running steps
2
: music in quick triple time or in a mixture of ³/₂ and ⁶/₄ time
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