What movement of a symphony is based on dance form?

The third movement of a symphony is typically based on dance form. This movement is often referred to as the "minuet" or "scherzo". The minuet is a slow, stately dance that originated in France in the 17th century. The scherzo is a faster, more lively dance that also originated in France in the 17th century. Both the minuet and the scherzo are typically written in triple meter, and they both feature a repeated melody that is played in the first and second sections of the movement.