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The '''gavotte''' is a dance, from the [[ |
The '''gavotte''' is a dance, from the [[Renaissance]] period, of [[France|French]] peasant origins. It origiated in the Duaphine region, and is thought by some to have been a developmetn of the [[branle]]. |
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The name is taken from the Occitan dialect word ''gavato'', itself from ''gavot'', an Alpine-dweller. |
The name is taken from the Occitan dialect word ''gavato'', itself from ''gavot'', an Alpine-dweller. |
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Revision as of 21:28, 23 April 2007
The gavotte is a dance, from the Renaissance period, of French peasant origins. It origiated in the Duaphine region, and is thought by some to have been a developmetn of the branle.
The name is taken from the Occitan dialect word gavato, itself from gavot, an Alpine-dweller.
The dance was played in 4-time, at a moderate tempo (according to the BBC), 4/4 or 2/2 according to Wikipedia. It did not reach courtly circles until after period.
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