quickstep

[ kwik-step ]
/ ˈkwɪkˌstɛp /

noun

(formerly) a lively step used in marching.
music adapted to such a march, or in a brisk march rhythm.
a lively step or combination of steps in ballroom dancing.

Origin of quickstep

First recorded in 1795–1805; quick + step

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British Dictionary definitions for quickstep

quickstep
/ (ˈkwɪkˌstɛp) /

noun

a modern ballroom dance in rapid quadruple time
a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance

verb -steps, -stepping or -stepped

(intr) to perform this dance