Bourrée facts for kids
The Bourrée is a lively French dance. It is often quite fast. People have danced the Bourrée for hundreds of years. It is a type of folk dance. It also became popular in classical music.
What is the Bourrée?
The Bourrée is a "double time" dance. This means its rhythm feels like two main beats per measure. It is similar to another old French dance called the Gavotte. But there is a small difference. The Bourrée usually starts with a quick "upbeat" or "pickup" note. This note happens just before the main beat. It is like a short hop before a big step. The Gavotte starts with a longer upbeat.
The Bourrée's Special Rhythm
The Bourrée often has a special rhythm. It has a strong beat followed by two weaker ones. Imagine a long note followed by two shorter, quicker notes. This pattern is called "dactylic." It gives the Bourrée its bouncy and energetic feel.
Images for kids
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Borrèia in Auvernia, early 20th century
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People dancing bourrée in a folk ball
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Eight bars of a dance recorded and published by Feuillet in 1700
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Bourrée rhythm
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Another bourrée rhythm
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Yuri Khanon "L'Os de chagrin" ("The Shagreen Bone" opera-interlude) Final: Bourrée
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See also
In Spanish: Bourrée para niños
