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The quadrille is a square dance for four couples. It was first danced in England in 1815, having been introduced by the Duke of Devonshire from France where it originated, and superseded in 1850 by the lancers.
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In music, quadruple time is that in which each measure is divided into four equal parts.
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In music, a quartet is a composition in four parts, each performed by a single voice or instrument. The term quartet is also applied to the group of four person who perform a piece of music, originally in four parts but popularly today for a four-piece band.
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In music, a quaver is a note and measure of time equal to half a crotchet or the eighth of a semi-breve.
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A quickstep is a lively, spirited march and also, a lively style of dancing.
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In music a quint is the interval of a fifth.
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A quintet is a composition for five voices or instruments. The term also describes the set of five persons who originally sang or played five-part music, today the term popularly applies to a five- piece band.
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A quintole is a group of five notes to be played or sung in the time of four of the same species.
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In music, quintuple time is a time having five beats in a measure.
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In music, a quintuplet is a group of five connected notes or a turn of five notes.
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A quodlibet is a musical medley improvised by several performers.
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