a lullaby or instrumental piece in compound duple, 6/8 time
Berceuse
Language: French
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a song or instrumental piece associated with boats and boating generally in compound duple (6/8) or compound quadruple (12/8)
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old Italian dance in compound duple time
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playfulness; a quick eighteenth century piece in 2/4 time
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playfulness; a quick eighteenth century piece in 2/4 time
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to beat time