galliards

Nay, if there be any, that would reign and take up all the time, let him find means to take them off, and to bring others on; as musicians use to do, with those that dance too long galliards.

The Essays 2007

And very charming was Mr. William Cary, with his quips and his jests, and his galliards and lavoltas; over and above his rich inheritance; but then, charming also Mr. Coffin of Portledge, though he were a little proud and stately; but which of the two should she choose?

Westward Ho! 2007

We'll have no leaping yet, shall we, no bouncing galliards?

In the Garden of Iden 1997

Nay, if there be any that would reign and take up all the time, let him find means to take them off, and to bring others on; as musicians use to do with those that dance too long galliards.

XXXII. Of Discourse 1909

This stage direction corresponds closely with Morley's account, 'the Italians make their _galliards_ (which they tearm _salta relly_) plain'

Shakespeare and Music With Illustrations from the Music of the 16th and 17th centuries 1900

Then they all together dance 'measures, corantos, and galliards,' till Phosphorus the day star appears and calls them away --

The History of London Walter Besant 1868

Dancing was the daily occupation rather than the amusement at court and elsewhere, and the names of dances exceeded the list of the virtues -- such as the French brawl, the pavon, the measure, the canary, and many under the general titles of corantees, jigs, galliards, and fancies.

For Whom Shakespeare Wrote Charles Dudley Warner 1864

Dancing was the daily occupation rather than the amusement at court and elsewhere, and the names of dances exceeded the list of the virtues -- such as the French brawl, the pavon, the measure, the canary, and many under the general titles of corantees, jigs, galliards, and fancies.

The Complete Project Gutenberg Writings of Charles Dudley Warner Charles Dudley Warner 1864

Dancing was the daily occupation rather than the amusement at court and elsewhere, and the names of dances exceeded the list of the virtues -- such as the French brawl, the pavon, the measure, the canary, and many under the general titles of corantees, jigs, galliards, and fancies.

Complete Essays Charles Dudley Warner 1864

My inquiry was not intended to refer to _galliards in general_, the tunes of which, I am well aware, must have been very various, but to this _one_ galliard in particular; and was made with the view of ascertaining whether the air is ever played _at the present day_ during the representation of the Second Part of _King Henry IV.

Notes and Queries, Number 180, April 9, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc Various 1852