Giga

Giga

A lively baroque dance originating from the British jig. It was imported into France in the mid-17th century and usually appears at the end of a suite.

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A lively baroque dance originating from the British jig. It was imported into France in the mid-17th century and usually appears at the end of a suite.

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A lively baroque dance originating from the British jig. It was imported into France in the mid-17th century and usually appears at the end of a suite.