minuet

minuet Definition

minu·et (min′yo̵̅o̅ et′)

noun

a slow, stately dance for groups of couples, introduced in France in the 17th cent.
the music for this, in 3/4 time: often a movement of certain musical compositions

Etymology: Fr menuet, orig., minute, tiny < OFr < menu (see menu): from the small steps taken

minuet Usage Examples

Converse of object

dance: In the middle of all this there was a sudden stop, and a Snail, stepping forward, offered to dance a minuet.
spend: Although the signs to the parks are good always spend a few minuets learning your route and preparing for the journey.

Noun used with modifier

forty: A favorite in church were the sermon was measured in balls, three for forty minuets.

Adjective modifier

few: Mode: Heat oil in large pan, fry the apple, onion and garlic for a few minuets.
famous: More... Luigi Boccherini and his famous Minuet: Luigi Boccherini was an Italian-born composer who toured Europe before settling in Spain.
last: This saves having to get something at the last minuet.
classical: One would expect this random method of notation to be discordant, however the resultant music is surprisingly reminiscent of classical piano minuets.
little: The song finishes with a delicate little minuet with the two keyboards.
first: He also spends the first few minuets chomping on air, which is understandable since his eyes are closed.

Preposition: in

hell: Minuet In Hell is an epic production, which is without doubt one of the best that Big Finish have produced.

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