Sheet Music: Gavotte

TitleGavotte
from Terpsichore
ComposerMichael Praetorius (1571–1621)
InstrumentationFlute quartet
KeyD major
RangeB3–A5
Time signature2/2
Tempo72 BPM
Performance time0:30
Difficulty leveleasy
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Date added2014-03-01
Last updated2014-03-01
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Categories
Gavottes, Renaissance

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Saturday 1 March 2014

Tune of the Day: Gavotte by Praetorius

Transcribed for flute quartet with optional bass line

This gavotte is taken from Michael Praetorius's Terpsichore (1612), a compendium of more than 300 instrumental dances, which is both his most widely known work, and his sole surviving secular work.

Thanks to Gordon for suggesting this piece!

Other Movements from the same Work

2.Ballet des baccanales Flute trio
28.Courante Flute & Piano
54.Bransle Double Flute & Piano
86.Gavotte Flute quartet