What is gade?

There are several people with the last name Gade, so it would be helpful to know which specific person or topic you are referring to.

Some possible meanings or references to "Gade" include:

• Gade is a surname that is of Danish and Norwegian origin. It is derived from the Old Norse word "gaddr" which means "spike" or "point".
• Jacob Gade (1879-1963) was a Danish violinist and composer, best known for his tango composition "Jealousy" (or "Jalousie") which became a worldwide hit.
• Kai Gade (1917-2007) was a German footballer who played as a forward for the national team during the 1940s.
• John Gade (1917-2009) was an American historian and professor who specialized in the study of medieval Europe, particularly Scandinavia and the Viking Age.
• Gade cosmetics is an Indian brand of beauty and skincare products that uses natural ingredients and claims to be cruelty-free and vegan.
• In music notation, "gade" (with a lowercase "g") is a term used in drum sheet music to indicate a note that is played on the drum's rim or edge, rather than the main surface.

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