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The sarabande was a slow, stately dance with 3 beats in a bar (3/4 time or Simple Triple). There was always a small stress (Tenuto) on the second beat of the bar. The note on the first beat would often be played quite short so that the second beat would feel heavy.
- What is a sarabande in music?
- What beat is emphasized in a sarabande?
- Why was the sarabande banned?
- What are some features of an instrumental suite?
What is a sarabande in music?
Sarabande, originally, a dance considered disreputable in 16th-century Spain, and, later, a slow, stately dance that was popular in France. ... The sarabande remained popular in France through the 17th century and survived somewhat longer as a stage dance.
What beat is emphasized in a sarabande?
Sarabande—The sarabande, a Spanish dance, is the third of the four basic dances, and is one of the slowest of the baroque dances. It is also in triple meter and can start on any beat of the bar, although there is an emphasis on the second beat, creating the characteristic halting, or iambic rhythm of the sarabande.
Why was the sarabande banned?
in early 16th cent. Was banned by Philip II in 1583 because it was regarded as loose and ugly, 'exciting bad emotions'.
What are some features of an instrumental suite?
Suites were composed of four main movements: allemande, courante, sarabande, and gigue. Each of the four main movements is based on a dance form from another country. Thus, each movement has a characteristic sound and varies in rhythm and meter.
