Gavotte

Baroque works

Definition

A moderately fast Baroque dance in duple meter, beginning on the third beat of the bar (half-bar upbeat). Often paired with a second gavotte en rondeau.

Historical Context

The gavotte was a popular optional dance in Baroque suites appearing after the sarabande. Bach's gavottes are notable for their clarity and rhythmic lift. The form was revived nostalgically by Prokofiev and other 20th-century composers.

Works (12)

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