Composer

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Hans Neusidler

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Dance

Compose Date

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1536

Publication Date

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1536

Average_duration

:

1:41

Ein guter welscher Tantz is a collection of dances composed by Hans Neusidler, a German lutenist and composer, in the late 16th century. The collection was published in Nuremberg in 1573 and contains 52 dances, including pavanes, galliards, branles, and allemandes. The premiere of Ein guter welscher Tantz is unknown, but it was likely performed at courtly and social events in Germany and other parts of Europe. The collection was popular among amateur and professional musicians and was widely circulated throughout the 16th and 17th centuries. The dances in Ein guter welscher Tantz are characterized by their lively rhythms, catchy melodies, and simple harmonic structures. They are written for solo lute and are intended to be played in a dance setting, with each dance consisting of several repeated sections that correspond to different parts of the dance. The movements in Ein guter welscher Tantz are varied and include slow, stately pavanes, fast and lively galliards, and playful branles. The allemandes are characterized by their flowing, melodic lines and intricate ornamentation. Overall, Ein guter welscher Tantz is an important collection of Renaissance dance music that provides insight into the social and cultural life of the period. Its popularity and influence can be seen in the numerous adaptations and arrangements of its dances that were made in subsequent centuries.

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