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单词 two-step
释义

two-step


two-step

(to͞o′stĕp′)n.1. A dance in 2/4 time, characterized by long, sliding steps.2. The music for this dance.

two-step

n 1. (Dancing) an old-time dance in duple time 2. (Music, other) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of such a dance

two′-step`



n., v. -stepped, -step•ping. n. 1. a ballroom dance in duple meter, marked by sliding steps. 2. a piece of music for, or in the rhythm of, this dance. v.i. 3. to dance the two-step. [1890–95]
Thesaurus
Noun1.two-step - a ballroom dance in duple metertwo-step - a ballroom dance in duple meter; marked by sliding stepsballroom dance, ballroom dancing - any of a variety of social dances performed by couples in a ballroom
Verb1.two-step - dance the two-steptrip the light fantastic, trip the light fantastic toe, dance - move in a pattern; usually to musical accompaniment; do or perform a dance; "My husband and I like to dance at home to the radio"
Translations

two-step


two-step

1. an old-time dance in duple time 2. a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of such a dance

Two-Step

 

a ballroom dance that originated in the USA in the early 20th century. The two-step became popular in Europe in the 1920’s. It is in 2/4 time. The main movements are two fast steps on the first beat of the measure and one slow step on the second.

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Words related to two-step

noun a ballroom dance in duple meter

Related Words

  • ballroom dance
  • ballroom dancing

verb dance the two-step

Related Words

  • trip the light fantastic
  • trip the light fantastic toe
  • dance
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