1. Plural of galliard; a lively Renaissance dance in triple meter, popular in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Usage: historical; music and dance

Examples

• The court musicians performed several galliards during the evening's entertainment.
• Galliards were often paired with pavanes in Renaissance dance suites.
• The composer wrote a collection of galliards for the royal celebration.
• Dancers executed the energetic steps of the galliards with impressive skill.
• Historical records show that galliards remained popular throughout the 16th century.