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Courante

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

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(a French. word derived from courir, to run), a dance in 3-2 time march in vogue in France in the 17th century (see Dance). It is also a musical term for a movement or independent piece based on the dance. In a suite it followed the Allemande, with which it is contrasted in rhythm.

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Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Courante'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​c/courante.html. 1910.
 
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