1. galliard - Noun
2. galliard - Adjective
Gay; brisk; active.
A brisk, gay man.
A gay, lively dance. Cf. Gailliarde.
Source: Webster's dictionaryFor example, 16th-century Italian dances in Fabritio Caroso 's (1581) and Cesare Negri 's (1602) dance manuals often have a galliard section. Source: Internet
In one measure, a galliard typically has five steps; in French such a basic step is called a cinq pas and in Italy, cinque passi. Source: Internet
A galliard pattern may also last twice as long, or more, which would involve 11 steps, or 17 steps. Source: Internet
Another special step used during a galliard is the tassel kick (Salti del Fiocco). Source: Internet
Dance form As a dance, the galliard was definitely not one to be improvised. Source: Internet
It even includes a complete three-strain galliard, followed by an expansive coda (for a performance on YouTube, see under 'External links' below). Source: Internet