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a peasant stomp that conned its way into Versailles and stayed for dessert.
originNamed for the Gavot folk of southeast France.
the kissOriginally ended with dancers kissing partners.
upbeat startAlways begins mid-measure, never on beat one.
royal fanMarie Antoinette danced it at court.
bach approvedSurvives in suites by Bach and Lully.