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Yes, the word "carol" originally referred to a type of ring dance. It comes from the Old French term "carole," which described a circle dance accompanied by singing. Over time, the meaning evolved to specifically denote festive songs, particularly those associated with Christmas. Today, carols are primarily recognized as songs of joy and celebration, often sung during the holiday season.

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What does a carol refer to?

It originally refers to a ring dance which meant a song that could be danced to:)


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What did the word carol originally refer to?

A carol is an early dance routine of Pagan origin, in early English a 'carole ring' was a circle of stones, or an enclosed place for study (known as a carrel) a ring dance with song known as a 'carole or corole' in old French. Probably derives from 'choralula' a Latin word meaning a piper for a choral dance


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Did the word carol originally refer to a ring dance?

*Originally the ubiquitous True-False question: "The word 'carol' originally referred to a ring-dance which meant a song that could be danced to."English acquired carol from Old French carole, and the similarity of form and meaning naturally suggests that this in turn came from late Latin choraula 'choral song'. In classical Latin times this had meant 'person who accompanies a choir on a flute or reed instrument', and it came from Greek khoraúlēs, a compound formed from khorós 'choir' (source of English chorus and choir) and aulos'reed instrument'. However, the fact that the earliest recorded use of the word is for a dance in a ring, accompanied by singing, has led some etymologists to speculate that the underlying notion contained in it may be not 'song' but 'circle.Christmas CarolsChristmas carols are based on Christian lyrics and relate, in the main, to the Nativity. Christmas carols were introduced in to church services by St Francis of Assisi in the 12th century. As for the word carol, it is a derivative of the French word caroller, the interpretation of which means dancing around in a circle. Carol and carols, eventually came to mean not only to dance but included music and lyrics - hence Christmas Caroling.(see related link)


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Who originally sang ring your bell?

anita ward


How do you get in a dance company?

Ring up a dance company may work! Try a local group