1. plural of rigaudon: lively French folk dances in duple time, or musical compositions written for such dances
Usage: music; dance

Examples

• The ballet featured several traditional rigaudons from the Baroque period.
• Musicians performed rigaudons at the folk festival.
• The composer wrote three rigaudons for the court entertainment.
• Dancers practiced the steps for the rigaudons before the performance.
• The collection included rigaudons by French composers of the 17th century.