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n.- A nonessential movement added to or inserted in the classical musical suite.

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  • Her tone, however, did not vary, and she preached la belle galanterie to some who went a little beyond it.
  • She resolved to cast aside reflection, to dry her tears, and she took a thick folio volume placed upon a table inlaid with enamel and medallions; it was the 'Astree' of M....
  • In all commissions, whether from men or women, point de galanterie, bring them in your account, and be paid to the uttermost farthing; but if you would show them une...
  • Menuetto, too, presents us something other than a pleasant galanterie.
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