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Galanterie

In the Baroque dance suite, the are pieces in the suite which are not "necessary" to the suite (unlike an allemande, gigue etc.) but are included to break up the suite and offer the chance to perform less familiar pieces. These movements usually follow the sarabande.

Examples of common galanteries include:

  • Air
  • BourrĂ©e
  • Gavotte
  • Minuet
  • Chaconne
  • Passacaglia
  • Passepied

Usage examples of "galanterie".

Maar hij vergat de honigtaal zijner brutale galanterie en het verliefde spel zijner onbeschaamde oogen, nu hij bespeurde hoeveel er in Eline geknakt was.