Meaning & use
Corrente
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A lively Italian dance in triple meter, popular in the Baroque era, characterized by quick running steps.
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The suite opened with a stately allemande followed by a brisk corrente.
Harpsichordists often performed a corrente as part of a Baroque dance suite.
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"Corrente" is the Italian form, while "courante" is the French form of the same Baroque dance and instrumental piece.
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