n. A cumbrous two-wheeled pleasure carriage used in Cuba.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A two-wheeled carriage formerly much used in Cuba. The body is in front of the axle; the driver rides on the horse.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
In music, in a light, rapid manner.
n. A two-wheeled vehicle peculiar to Spanish-American countries, having a chaisebody hung forward of the axle, and driven by a postilion.
Word Usage
"The volante is the vehicle which the Cubans specially affect; it is like a Hansom cab, but the wheels are much taller, six and a half feet high, and the black driver sits postillion-wise upon the horse."