minuet noun 4verb 1forms 3 noun4 •A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupé, a high step, and a balance. •A tune or air to regulate the movements of the minuet dance: it has the dance form, and is commonly in 3/4, sometimes 3/8, measure. •A complete short musical composition inspired by and conforming to many formal characteristics of the traditional musical accompaniment to the dance of same name. •A movement which is part of a longer musical composition such as a suite, sonata, or symphony which is inspired by and conforming to formal characteristics of the dance of same name. verb1 •To dance a minuet.After he had raved his time upon the stage, the ladies and knights again minueted for an hour, and again gave place. — 1838 formsminueted · minueting · minuets
