Composer

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Thoinot Arbeau

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

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1:10

"Brnl. couppé de la guerre" is a French dance composed by Thoinot Arbeau, a 16th-century French cleric and music theorist. The piece was first published in Arbeau's dance manual "Orchesography" in 1589. The title translates to "cutting step of the war" and is a type of branle, a popular dance in Renaissance France. The dance is in duple meter and has a moderate tempo. It is divided into four movements, each with its own distinct character. The first movement is a simple march, with the dancers moving in a straight line. The second movement is more lively, with the dancers performing a series of hops and jumps. The third movement is slower and more graceful, with the dancers moving in a circular pattern. The final movement is the most energetic, with the dancers performing a series of quick steps and turns. The dance is characterized by its lively and energetic movements, as well as its use of syncopation and irregular rhythms. The music is played on a variety of instruments, including the lute, viol, and recorder. The melody is simple and repetitive, with variations added by the musicians. "Brnl. couppé de la guerre" was a popular dance in Renaissance France and was often performed at courtly events and festivals. It is still performed today by historical dance groups and is considered a classic example of Renaissance dance music.

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