corant
English composer
Definition
Purcell's spelling of the courante, a lively Baroque dance in triple metre. The English corant tends to be faster and lighter than its French cousin, with clear rhythmic momentum and a dance-like buoyancy.
Interpretive Guidance
Keep the triple metre light and forward-moving. Avoid over-emphasising the first beat — Purcell's corants feel propelled rather than accented. Small ornaments at cadences are idiomatic.