Dance Types Flashcards
1
Q
One-note upbeat (usually one sixteenth note)
4/4 or 2/2
A
Allemande, Allegro
2
Q
In quick triple time, literally means “running”, light texture and rapid figures
3/4, 3/2, 3/8, or 6/4
A
Courante, Moderato
3
Q
Quarter-note (or two eighth-note upbeat)
2/4, 4/4, or 2/2
A
Bourrée, Allegro
4
Q
Usually no upbeat, prolonged or accented note on second beat
3/2, 3/4
A
Sarabande, Adagio
5
Q
Unhurried tempo, graceful
3/4, 3/8
A
Minuet, Moderato
6
Q
6/8 time
A
Gigue, Allegro
7
Q
Usually two quarter-note upbeats
4/4, 2/2
A
Gavotte, Allegro
8
Q
One quarter note upbeat
2/2, 4/4
A
Rigaudon, Allegro
9
Q
Triple meter, no upbeat, often short repeated rhythmic motive
3/4
A
Polonaise, Moderato
