What is a courante?
Q: What is a courante?
A: A courante is a dance that was popular in Baroque music in the 17th and early 18th centuries.
Q: Where does the word "courante" come from?
A: The word "courante" comes from the French word for "to run".
Q: How many beats are in a bar in a courante?
A: A courante typically has 3 beats in a bar.
Q: What is the time signature of a courante?
A: The time signature of a courante is often 3/2, although sometimes it is 3/4.
Q: What is a suite in Baroque music?
A: A suite in Baroque music is a group of several dances composed by a composer, usually consisting of an allemande, courante, sarabande, gigue and sometimes one or two other dances as well.
Q: How did the French courante differ from the Italian corrente?
A: During the 17th century, the French courante became slower than the Italian corrente and often had more counterpoint.
Q: Did Bach write courantes in both Italian and French style?
A: Yes, Bach wrote courantes in both Italian and French style, and sometimes referred to them as "courante" and sometimes as "corrente".
