tambourin
French composer
Definition
A lively Provencal dance in a quick duple or compound metre, typically featuring a drone bass imitating a long cylindrical drum (tambourin de Provence). Rameau's keyboard tambourins (RCT 2, RCT 9) became so popular they were arranged for orchestra in his operas.
Interpretive Guidance
Maintain a steady, driving drone bass throughout; the upper voice should snap off the beat with crisp articulation. Resist the temptation to rush - the tambourin gains its energy from rhythmic precision, not merely fast tempo.