jan 1, 1729 - Suite: La Poule from Novelle suites de pieces de clavecin

Description:

Translation: "The Hen from New Suites of Harpsichord Pieces"
Composer: Jean-Philippe Rameau
Publication date: ca 1729
Instrumentation: Harpsichord
Key: G minor
Meter: 3/4
Tempo: N/A, but relatively quick and spirited
Form: binary (AB)

Section A:
- Opens with repeated notes imitating the clucking of a hen (Co co co co co co co dai)
- The motive is modified throughout the piece
- Agrements (ornaments) add rhythmic energy and brilliance
- Virtuosic writing (hand-crossing, fast arpeggios and scales, etc.)
- Section A ends in dominant key (D minor)

Section B:
- Restates opening measures in dominant key
- Continues with chromaticism and repeated note motive
- Last 7 measures reflect the closing of the A section in tonic key

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