cinquepace

noun
cinque·​pace | \ ˈsiŋk(ə)ˌpās\
variants: or cinquepas \ -​ˌpas , saⁿk(ə)pä \
plural cinquepaces\ -​āsə̇z \ or cinquepas\ -​pas , -​pä \

Definition of cinquepace

: a 16th century dance with steps regulated by the number five probably related to the galliard

History and Etymology for cinquepace

alteration of earlier cinquepas, from Middle French cinq pas, from cinq five + pas dance step, pace

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