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noun 
  1. An ancient dance of the Renaissance which incorporated many challenging twists and skips.
    • 1928, w:Virginia Woolf, Virginia Woolf, w:Orlando:_A_Biography, Orlando
    • : Orlando, it is true, was none of those who tread lightly the coranto and ; he was clumsy; and a little absent-minded.
Etymology: From the Italian La volta and the French La volte (circular movement).

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