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J. S. Bach (1685-1750)

Gavotte (from French Suite No. 5, G Major)

Harpsichord

CD 1, Tracks 41-42, Duration 1:10

This lighthearted gavotte--a type of dance-inspired piece--is part of French Suite No.5 in G major for harpshchord by Johann Sebastion Bach. It is in two-part (binary) form and is outlined AABB, because each part is repeated. The two parts differ in length and key but are related in melody and rhythm. Note the piece is in a duple meter.

Part A

41) Playful phrase with descending staccato motive.

:05 Playful phrase varied, running-note accompaniment with cadence in major.
:11 Part A repeated.

Part B

42) Rising staccato motive.

:06 Descending staccato motive leads to
:11 running-note phrase with cadence in minor.
:22 Rising staccato motive.
:28 Downward staccato motive, cadence in major.
:33 Part B repeated.

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