"Scotch snap" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Scotch snaps [plural]
Etymology: From its use in Scottish dances such as the strathspey. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Scotch snap (plural Scotch snaps)
  1. Synonym of Lombard rhythm Synonyms: Lombard rhythm [synonym, synonym-of], Scots snap
    Sense id: en-Scotch_snap-en-noun-2eO7IDz6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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