Meaning of the word gavotte in English

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gavotte

US /ɡəˈvɑːt/
UK /ɡəˈvɒt/
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Noun

a medium-paced French dance, popular in the 18th century, with a lively and graceful character, often featuring a skipping step

Example:
The orchestra played a beautiful gavotte.
She learned to dance the gavotte in her ballet class.