Dance Movements Flashcards
1
Q
allemande
A
4/4, short 16th note upbeat, running 16th note passages, polyphonic texture
2
Q
courante
A
light texture, rapid figures
courante (f): 3/2 or 6/4, frequent shifts between time signatures, polyphonic texture
corrente (i): 3/4, running passages
3
Q
sarabande
A
spanish dance, slow triple meter, dignified style, no upbeat, accent or prolonged note on the second best
4
Q
gigue
A
compound meter, usually 6/8, quick tempo, polyphonic texture
5
Q
bourreé
A
optional, duple meter, single quarter note upbeat
6
Q
gavotte
A
optional, 4/4, two quarter note upbeat, phrases begin and end in the middle of a measure
7
Q
minuet
A
3/4, moderate tempo
8
Q
polonaise
A
festive, moderate triple meter, no upbeat, short repeated rhythmic motive
