JAVS Fall 1990

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6. Bouree

The Bouree is a lively pantomimic dance in which men raise their arms high and women lift their skirts daintily. It acquired its name from the French "bourrir," to flap the wings, and has a fresh and earthy flavor. It was a dance of the people for many years; but not until the mid-17th century was it taken up by society. a. an upbeat dance; two measure phrase always with.fJ upbeat to ~ ~ ~ n b.•• common c. anacrusis always played V in Baroque period; if split (lJ), use successive V 's not slurred - I d. If J J occurs between _'s on strong beats, also use successive V's. (see [ ] for modern equivalents) e. Occasional passing or ornamental figures are slurred, but usually specified by composer. Buurree V ,., V ,., Y ,., y -- -

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