Saraband

usgb/ˈsærəbænd/
noun

A type of slow dance that was popular in Spain in the past.

She gracefully performed a saraband in the royal court.
Visual representation of "saraband" - A type of slow dance that was popular in Spain in the past.

Often appears as...

  • perform a saraband
  • dance a saraband

Usage tips

Historical

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Historical Dance

Saraband is from Spanish history, so imagine old-fashioned settings when using it.

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The painting depicted a couple in the midst of a saraband.
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Slow and Elegant

Use 'saraband' to describe dances with a deliberate, graceful pace, not fast ones.

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Their saraband was so slow and deliberate, it looked like a moving painting.
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Cultural Richness

Saraband conveys richness of Spanish culture; use it to add flair to historical references.

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The novel captures the saraband's cultural significance in 17th-century Spain.
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