cou·rante
| \ ku̇-ˈränt
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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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“Courante.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courante. Accessed 26 Sep. 2021.
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The first known use of courante was in 1586
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