1. Plural of allemande; a moderately paced baroque dance in duple meter, originating in Germany, popular in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Usage: music history; dance history
2. Plural of allemande; the musical composition written for or accompanying this dance.
Usage: music

Examples

• Bach's keyboard suites include several allemandes as opening movements.
• The allemandes performed at the concert showcased the elegance of baroque dance music.
• Court musicians in the 18th century were expected to master allemandes and other standard dances.
• The collection features allemandes by both German and French composers.
• Dancers learned the steps of allemandes as part of their formal training.