Minuet — What Is It?
The minuet is a graceful dance type frequently found in Baroque and Classical repertoire, commonly in 3/4 time.
Form
Minuet
A graceful historical dance and musical form in triple meter.
The minuet is a graceful dance type frequently found in Baroque and Classical repertoire, commonly in 3/4 time.
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