Composer

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William Byrd

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Keyboard

Average_duration

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2:29

Movement_count

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3

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French Corantos (3), MB 21 is a set of three corantos composed by William Byrd, an English composer of the Renaissance period. The exact date of composition is unknown, but it is believed to have been written in the late 16th century. The corantos were first published in 1611 in My Ladye Nevells Booke, a collection of keyboard music compiled by Byrd for his patron, Lady Elizabeth Nevell. The corantos are written in a lively triple meter and are characterized by their fast tempo and intricate rhythms. The first coranto is in the key of G major and features a lively melody that is passed between the right and left hands of the keyboard. The second coranto is in the key of D minor and is more subdued in character, with a slower tempo and a more introspective melody. The third coranto is in the key of G minor and is the most complex of the three, with a fast and intricate melody that requires a high level of technical skill to perform. The corantos are typical of the dance music of the Renaissance period, which was often written for keyboard instruments such as the harpsichord or virginal. They were intended to be played at social gatherings and were often accompanied by dancing. The corantos were popular in both England and France during the Renaissance period and were often performed by both amateur and professional musicians. Overall, French Corantos (3), MB 21 is a lively and engaging set of keyboard pieces that showcase Byrd's skill as a composer. The corantos are a testament to the popularity of dance music during the Renaissance period and continue to be enjoyed by musicians and audiences today.

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