galliard
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right|thumb|Galliard in Siena, Italy, 15th century
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right|thumb|Galliard in Siena, Italy, 15th century
The galliard (; ; ) was a form of Renaissance dance and music popular all over Europe in the 16th century. It is mentioned in dance manuals from England, Portugal, France, Spain, Germany, and Italy.
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