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Ladyadele: /* Branle de Montirandé */

2008-09-22T00:22:48Z

Branle de Montirandé

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	==Branles not mentioned by Arbeau==		==Branles not mentioned by Arbeau==

	===Branle de ~~Montirand齽~~=		===Branle de Montirandé===

	The Branle de ~~Montirand頡ppears~~ to be related to the [[Haut Barrois Branle]], which Arbeau says was ''arranged on the tune of a Branle of Montierandal'' (probably Montier-en-Der). This is danced in duple time, and as described by Arbeau has a similar structure to the Double Branle. Settings for this appear in both [[Le ~~Tr鳯r~~ d'~~Orph�?~~] by Antoine Francisque and [[Terpsichore (book)\|Terpsichore]] by [[Michael Praetorius]].		The Branle de Montirandé appears to be related to the [[Haut Barrois Branle]], which Arbeau says was ''arranged on the tune of a Branle of Montierandal'' (probably Montier-en-Der). This is danced in duple time, and as described by Arbeau has a similar structure to the Double Branle. Settings for this appear in both [[Le Trésor d'Orphée]] by Antoine Francisque and [[Terpsichore (book)\|Terpsichore]] by [[Michael Praetorius]].

	===Branles de village===		===Branles de village===

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2007-03-21T23:49:19Z

The Branles as Musical Forms

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	The Burgundian Branle as described by Arbeau is of the same structure as the Double Branle, but played with a lighter feel. Musical sources however often give an irregular structure for this dance.		The Burgundian Branle as described by Arbeau is of the same structure as the Double Branle, but played with a lighter feel. Musical sources however often give an irregular structure for this dance.

	It was originated when a woman went to feed a horse and started dancing. Others saw her and followed.

	==Regional Branles==		==Regional Branles==

65.191.210.46: /* The Branles as Musical Forms */

2007-03-21T23:48:24Z

The Branles as Musical Forms

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	The Burgundian Branle as described by Arbeau is of the same structure as the Double Branle, but played with a lighter feel. Musical sources however often give an irregular structure for this dance.		The Burgundian Branle as described by Arbeau is of the same structure as the Double Branle, but played with a lighter feel. Musical sources however often give an irregular structure for this dance.

			It was originated when a woman went to feed a horse and started dancing. Others saw her and followed.

	==Regional Branles==		==Regional Branles==

Conrad Leviston: fixed typo

2006-08-29T12:58:24Z

fixed typo

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	A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] [[France\|French]] [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle.		A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] [[France\|French]] [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle.

	In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the ~~begining~~ of the [[17th century]]. The Branle seems to have travelled to [[Scotland]] and survived for some time as the ''brail'', but in [[England]] it was rarely danced, and of over 2,000 [[lute]] pieces from England only ten were called Branle.		In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the beginning of the [[17th century]]. The Branle seems to have travelled to [[Scotland]] and survived for some time as the ''brail'', but in [[England]] it was rarely danced, and of over 2,000 [[lute]] pieces from England only ten were called Branle.

	The only extant source for the dance steps to the French branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by [[commoner]]s.		The only extant source for the dance steps to the French branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by [[commoner]]s.
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	===Branle de Montirand~~�==~~=		===Branle de Montirand齽=

	The Branle de Montirand~~� appears~~ to be related to the [[Haut Barrois Branle]], which Arbeau says was ''arranged on the tune of a Branle of Montierandal'' (probably Montier-en-Der). This is danced in duple time, and as described by Arbeau has a similar structure to the Double Branle. Settings for this appear in both [[Le ~~Tr�sor~~ d'~~Orph�e]~~] by Antoine Francisque and [[Terpsichore (book)\|Terpsichore]] by [[Michael Praetorius]].		The Branle de Montirand頡ppears to be related to the [[Haut Barrois Branle]], which Arbeau says was ''arranged on the tune of a Branle of Montierandal'' (probably Montier-en-Der). This is danced in duple time, and as described by Arbeau has a similar structure to the Double Branle. Settings for this appear in both [[Le Tr鳯r d'Orph�?] by Antoine Francisque and [[Terpsichore (book)\|Terpsichore]] by [[Michael Praetorius]].

	===Branles de village===		===Branles de village===

User 144: categorising

2006-05-20T11:43:19Z

categorising

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	[[Category: Dance]]		[[Category: Dance]]
			[[Category:16th century]]

198.77.46.84: /* Regional Branles */ corrections about Arbeau's Scottish branles, sp

2006-02-22T07:06:07Z

Regional Branles: corrections about Arbeau's Scottish branles, sp

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	==Regional Branles==		==Regional Branles==

	Arbeau gives choreographies for ~~four~~ Branles which are associated with specific regions, the [[Breton Branle]], the [[Burgundian Branle]] (see above), the [[Poitou Branle]] and the [[Scottish Branle]]. Aside from the Burgundian Branle each of these dances seem to have a genuine connection to the region, particularly the Breton Branle. Some [[16th century]] books also contain music entitled Champagne Branle, which Arbeau tells us is another name for Burgundian.		Arbeau gives choreographies for five Branles which are associated with specific regions, the [[Breton Branle]], the [[Burgundian Branle]] (see above), the [[Poitou Branle]] and the [[Scottish Branle]]s. Aside from the Burgundian Branle each of these dances seem to have a genuine connection to the region, particularly the Breton Branle. Some [[16th century]] books also contain music entitled Champagne Branle, which Arbeau tells us is another name for Burgundian.

	===Musical Characteristics of the Regional Branles===		===Musical Characteristics of the Regional Branles===
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	Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.		Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.

	According to ~~Mable~~ Dolmetsch the Branle was referred to as the Brail in [[Scotland]]. As described by Arbeau it is in ~~4/4~~ time ~~and is split into two repeated sections~~. The first ~~with~~ musical phrases of 2~~, 2, 1 and 1~~ bars, the second ~~with~~ phrases of 2, 1, 1 ~~and 2~~. Two examples of music called the Scottish Branle by [[Estienne du Tertre]], however, appear in 3/4 time. Furthermore, despite a similarity in structure for one of these branles, the precise choreography given by Arbeau could not be danced to this music even if the music were in 4/4.		According to Mabel Dolmetsch the Branle was referred to as the Brail in [[Scotland]]. As described by Arbeau it is in duple time. The first Scottish branle has musical phrases of 2 bars, the second phrases of 2 and 3 bars. Two examples of music called the Scottish Branle by [[Estienne du Tertre]], however, appear in 3/4 time. Furthermore, despite a similarity in structure for one of these branles, the precise choreography given by Arbeau could not be danced to this music even if the music were in 4/4.

	The Poitou Branle usually has a 9/4 metre, although some settings use 6/4 or even alternate between 6/4 and 9/4. There is a variation called the [[Poitou double Branle]] (''Branle double de Poitou''), which appears exclusively in 6/4.		The Poitou Branle usually has a 9/4 metre, although some settings use 6/4 or even alternate between 6/4 and 9/4. There is a variation called the [[Poitou double Branle]] (''Branle double de Poitou''), which appears exclusively in 6/4.

Conrad Leviston: Branle suites

2005-07-18T13:17:04Z

Branle suites

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	Arbeau gives choreographies for four Branles which are associated with specific regions, the [[Breton Branle]], the [[Burgundian Branle]] (see above), the [[Poitou Branle]] and the [[Scottish Branle]]. Aside from the Burgundian Branle each of these dances seem to have a genuine connection to the region, particularly the Breton Branle. Some [[16th century]] books also contain music entitled Champagne Branle, which Arbeau tells us is another name for Burgundian.		Arbeau gives choreographies for four Branles which are associated with specific regions, the [[Breton Branle]], the [[Burgundian Branle]] (see above), the [[Poitou Branle]] and the [[Scottish Branle]]. Aside from the Burgundian Branle each of these dances seem to have a genuine connection to the region, particularly the Breton Branle. Some [[16th century]] books also contain music entitled Champagne Branle, which Arbeau tells us is another name for Burgundian.

	===Musical ~~Charcteristics~~ of the Regional Branles===		===Musical Characteristics of the Regional Branles===

	Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.		Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.
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	There were a number of pieces of music from as early as 1550 called ''Branle de Village'', and they seem to have gained popularity in the early [[17th century]]. Musically they usually incorporated "rustic" features in their melody, such as repeated notes. It is clear from the Robert Ballard lute music however that the ''Branle de Village'' was not associated with one specific dance as the structure differs significantly between pieces.		There were a number of pieces of music from as early as 1550 called ''Branle de Village'', and they seem to have gained popularity in the early [[17th century]]. Musically they usually incorporated "rustic" features in their melody, such as repeated notes. It is clear from the Robert Ballard lute music however that the ''Branle de Village'' was not associated with one specific dance as the structure differs significantly between pieces.

			===Others===

			Emmanuel Adriaenssen includes a piece called ''Branle Englese'' in his book of [[lute]] music, ''Pratum Musicum''.

			==Branle Suites==

			[[Arbeau]] tells us in his ''[[Orchesography]]'' that there were several well established Branle suites of up to ten dances. These were the ''Branles de Champagne'', the ''Branles de Camp'', the ''Branles de Henault'' and the ''Branles d'Avignon''. He named the suites ''Branles couppez'', which translates literally as ''cut branles'', but is probably more accurately translated as ''mixed branles''.

	{{Branles}}		{{Branles}}

Cian: links

2005-07-13T01:14:19Z

links

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	A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] [[France\|French]] [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle.		A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] [[France\|French]] [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle.

	In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the begining of the [[17th century]]. The Branle seems to have travelled to ~~Scottland~~ and survived for some time as the ''brail'', but in England it was rarely danced, and of over 2,000 [[lute]] pieces from England only ten were called Branle.		In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the begining of the [[17th century]]. The Branle seems to have travelled to [[Scotland]] and survived for some time as the ''brail'', but in [[England]] it was rarely danced, and of over 2,000 [[lute]] pieces from England only ten were called Branle.

	The only extant source for the dance steps to the French branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by ~~commoners~~.		The only extant source for the dance steps to the French branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by [[commoner]]s.

	==The Branles as Musical Forms==		==The Branles as Musical Forms==

	According to Arbeau, every ball began with the same four branles. The [[Double Branle]], the [[Single Branle]], the [[Gay Branle]] and the [[Burgundian Branle]]. The Double Branle has a simple form involving two phrases of two bars each. This form was not sufficiently different to the [[pavan]] to be of interest to ~~composers~~ and so pieces with these names rarely occur in the instrumental books of the time unless they are specifically designed for dancers.		According to Arbeau, every ball began with the same four branles. The [[Double Branle]], the [[Single Branle]], the [[Gay Branle]] and the [[Burgundian Branle]]. The Double Branle has a simple form involving two phrases of two bars each. This form was not sufficiently different to the [[pavan]] to be of interest to [[composer]]s and so pieces with these names rarely occur in the instrumental books of the time unless they are specifically designed for dancers.

	The Single Branle, however, consists of a phrase of two bars, followed by a phrase of one bar and appears in numerous places. Likewise the Gay Branle consists of two phrases of two bars each, but in 3/4 time, and so was also widely used.		The Single Branle, however, consists of a phrase of two bars, followed by a phrase of one bar and appears in numerous places. Likewise the Gay Branle consists of two phrases of two bars each, but in 3/4 time, and so was also widely used.
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	Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.		Although the Breton Branle is rarely mentioned outside Arbeau the other two dance styles seems to have provided a little more inspiration to composers.

	According to Mable Dolmetsch the Branle was referred to as the Brail in Scotland. As described by Arbeau it is in 4/4 time and is split into two repeated sections. The first with musical phrases of 2, 2, 1 and 1 bars, the second with phrases of 2, 1, 1 and 2. Two examples of music called the Scottish Branle by [[Estienne du Tertre]], however, appear in 3/4 time. Furthermore, despite a similarity in structure for one of these branles, the precise choreography given by Arbeau could not be danced to this music even if the music were in 4/4.		According to Mable Dolmetsch the Branle was referred to as the Brail in [[Scotland]]. As described by Arbeau it is in 4/4 time and is split into two repeated sections. The first with musical phrases of 2, 2, 1 and 1 bars, the second with phrases of 2, 1, 1 and 2. Two examples of music called the Scottish Branle by [[Estienne du Tertre]], however, appear in 3/4 time. Furthermore, despite a similarity in structure for one of these branles, the precise choreography given by Arbeau could not be danced to this music even if the music were in 4/4.

	The Poitou Branle usually has a 9/4 metre, although some settings use 6/4 or even alternate between 6/4 and 9/4. There is a variation called the [[Poitou double Branle]] (''Branle double de Poitou''), which appears exclusively in 6/4.		The Poitou Branle usually has a 9/4 metre, although some settings use 6/4 or even alternate between 6/4 and 9/4. There is a variation called the [[Poitou double Branle]] (''Branle double de Poitou''), which appears exclusively in 6/4.

Conrad Leviston at 07:39, 12 July 2005

2005-07-12T07:39:07Z

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	A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] French [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle. In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the begining of the [[17th century]].		A '''branle''' (also ''bransle'', pronounced brawl) is a [[16th century]] [[France\|French]] [[dance]] style which moves mainly from side to side, and is performed in either a line or a circle.

			In [[Italy]] the branle became the ''Brando'', and in [[Spain]] the ''Bran''{{ref\|Dolmetsch}}. [[Brando Alta Regina]] by [[Cesare Negri]] demonstrates how widely the French and Italian dances had diverged by the begining of the [[17th century]]. The Branle seems to have travelled to Scottland and survived for some time as the ''brail'', but in England it was rarely danced, and of over 2,000 [[lute]] pieces from England only ten were called Branle.
⚫	The only extant source for the dance steps to branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by commoners.

		⚫	The only extant source for the dance steps to the French branles is ''[[Orchesography]]'' by [[Thoinot Arbeau]], although [[Antonius de Arena]] also makes brief mention of them. Arbeau strongly implies that the branle was a dance mainly performed by commoners.

	==The Branles as Musical Forms==		==The Branles as Musical Forms==
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	#{{Note \| name=Arbeau}}{{Book reference \| Author=Thoinot Arbeau (trans. Mary Evans) \| Title=Orchesography \| Publisher=Dover \| Year=1995 \| ID=ISBN 0486217450}}		#{{Note \| name=Arbeau}}{{Book reference \| Author=Thoinot Arbeau (trans. Mary Evans) \| Title=Orchesography \| Publisher=Dover \| Year=1995 \| ID=ISBN 0486217450}}
	#{{Note \| name=Newgrove}}{{Book reference \| Author=Daniel Heartz \| Title=New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (pp.242-245) \| Publisher=Macmillan Publishers Ltd. \| Year=1998 \| ID=ISBN 1561592390}}		#{{Note \| name=Newgrove}}{{Book reference \| Author=Daniel Heartz \| Title=New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians (pp.242-245) \| Publisher=Macmillan Publishers Ltd. \| Year=1998 \| ID=ISBN 1561592390}}
			#[http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/julia/index.htm Julia Craig-McFeely's thesis]
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Conrad Leviston: template rather than list

2005-06-30T22:43:52Z

template rather than list

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	There were a number of pieces of music from as early as 1550 called ''Branle de Village'', and they seem to have gained popularity in the early [[17th century]]. Musically they usually incorporated "rustic" features in their melody, such as repeated notes. It is clear from the Robert Ballard lute music however that the ''Branle de Village'' was not associated with one specific dance as the structure differs significantly between pieces.		There were a number of pieces of music from as early as 1550 called ''Branle de Village'', and they seem to have gained popularity in the early [[17th century]]. Musically they usually incorporated "rustic" features in their melody, such as repeated notes. It is clear from the Robert Ballard lute music however that the ''Branle de Village'' was not associated with one specific dance as the structure differs significantly between pieces.

			{{Branles}}
	==Branle Choreographies==

	*[[Aridan Branle]]
	*[[Breton Branle]]
	*[[Burgundian Branle]]
	*[[Candlestick Branle]]
	*[[Cassandra Branle]]
	*[[Charlotte Branle]]
	*[[Clog Branle]]
	*[[Double Branle]]
	*[[Gavotte]]
	*[[Gay Branle]]
	*[[Haut Barrois Branle]]
	*[[Hay Branle]]
	*[[Hermits Branle]]
	*[[Horses Branle]]
	*[[Maltese Branle]]
	*[[Montarde Branle]]
	*[[Official Branle]]
	*[[Pease Branle]]
	*[[Pinagay Branle]]
	*[[Poitou Branle]]
	*[[Scottish Branle]]
	*[[Single Branle]]
	*[[War Branle]]
	*[[Washerwomen's Branle]]

	==References==		==References==