Composer

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François Couperin

Genre

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Keyboard

Publication Date

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1730

Average_duration

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4:09

François Couperin's 'La Divine Babiche ou les Amours badins' is a piece of music that belongs to the 'Pièces de clavecin, IV, 24e ordre'. This piece was composed in the year 1730 and was premiered in the same year. It is a set of four movements that are characterized by their playful and light-hearted nature. The first movement of 'La Divine Babiche ou les Amours badins' is marked 'Gracieusement' and is in the key of G major. It is a lively and cheerful piece that is characterized by its use of ornamentation and trills. The second movement is marked 'Tendrement' and is in the key of E minor. It is a slow and expressive piece that is characterized by its use of arpeggios and delicate phrasing. The third movement is marked 'Gaiement' and is in the key of G major. It is a lively and playful piece that is characterized by its use of syncopation and staccato notes. The final movement is marked 'Tendrement' and is in the key of E minor. It is a slow and expressive piece that is characterized by its use of ornamentation and delicate phrasing. Overall, 'La Divine Babiche ou les Amours badins' is a charming and delightful piece of music that showcases Couperin's skill as a composer. Its playful and light-hearted nature makes it a popular choice for harpsichordists and lovers of Baroque music alike.

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