contredance KOHN-treh-dohns Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French , country dance ] Definition The most popular French dance form of the 18th century, it was taken from the English country dances which were simple, lively dances performed in lines or in rounds. The contredances were usually written in major keys in 2/4 or 6/8 time. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-22 01:35:06
