Dover ARBEAU THOINOT - ORCHESOGRAPHY - 16TH CENTURY FRENCH DANCE FROM COURT TO COUNTRYSIDE
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Summary of This Book
Considered one of the most valuable works dedicated to Renaissance dances and music, this book combines both a practical approach and solid documentation. It offers detailed instructions to understand and perform the steps that structure the major dance forms of the 16th century, from pavans to gavottes, including galliards and other styles.
Throughout the pages, the author regularly connects with the instrumental practices of the time (1500s), making it a particularly useful tool for musicians wishing to accompany dance with a concern for authenticity. The reader also finds a collection of 47 dance melodies, notated with a barrage and writing consistent with early practices, ideal for working on phrasing, accentuation, and the character unique to each dance.
Between historical landmarks, step pedagogy, and ready-to-use musical materials, the work is aimed both at dancers curious about style and instrumentalists interested in historically informed performance. This edition is a reprint of the Kamin Dance Publishers 1948 edition.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | ||
| Edition | Reprint of the Kamin Dance Publishers edition (1948) | Year of Publication | 1948 (original edition, reprint) |
| Genre | Renaissance Dance / Early Music (16th century) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Which 16th-century dances are covered in Orchesography?
The book details the steps of major forms such as the pavane, the gavotte, and the galliard, as well as other 16th-century dances.
How many dance melodies are included?
A collection of 47 dance melodies is gathered in the book. The notations use a mensural notation and writing style consistent with early practices.
Is this book suitable for accompanying dance with early instruments?
The regular links established with instrumental practices of the 1500s provide guidance for dance accompaniment. The work can thus focus on phrasing and accentuation. Each melody allows for addressing the characteristic nature of the particular dance.
Which edition is presented for this Renaissance dance book?
This publication is a reprint of the Kamin Dance Publishers 1948 edition.
Is the content intended only for dancers?
The step pedagogy is accompanied by notated musical materials, making the book usable by instrumentalists interested in early music.
