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courante

noun cou·rante \ ku̇-ˈränt , -ˈrant \

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

Origin and Etymology of courante

Middle French, from courir to run, from Latin currere

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