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  1. reel, Scottish reelnoun

    a lively dance of Scottish Highlanders; marked by circular moves and gliding steps

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  1. scottish reel

    The reel is a folk dance type as well as the accompanying dance tune type. Of Scottish origin, reels are also an important part of the repertoire of the fiddle traditions of the British Isles and North America. In Scottish country dancing, the reel is one of the four traditional dances, the others being the jig, the strathspey and the waltz, and is also the name of a dance figure (see below). In Irish dance, a reel is any dance danced to music in reel time (see below). In Irish stepdance, the reel is danced in soft shoes and is one of the first dances taught to students. There is also a treble reel, danced in hard shoes to reel music.

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  1. scottish reel

    A Scottish reel is a type of folk dance that originated in Scotland. It is characterized by lively tempo, quick movements, and a specific pattern where dancers follow each other in a circular or line formation, alternating between solo and group steps. The dance is often performed to traditional Scottish music, typically performed on instruments such as the fiddle, accordion, or bagpipes. The term "reel" can also refer to the specific type of music associated with this dance, typically featuring a 4/4 time signature and a flowing, rapid melody.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of scottish reel in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of scottish reel in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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