ballo
/ˈbaləʊ/noun
1Any of various choreographed dances, or dance sequences, performed either at a social gathering or on the stage, often to a specific piece of music. Compare dance. Now chiefly historical.
2A piece of music intended for dancing, or composed in a dance rhythm.
Origin
Mid 17th century; earliest use found in Hermeticall Banquet. From Italian ballo dance, act of dancing, piece of music intended for dancing or composed to a dance rhythm from ballare to dance.