Minuet /(?)/

Min·u·et

Minuet

n.
  1. A slow graceful dance consisting of a coupee, a high step, and a balance.
  2. A tune or air to regulate the movements of the dance so called; a movement in suites, sonatas, symphonies, etc., having the dance form, and commonly in 3-4, sometimes 3-8, measure. (Mus.)