Brett is a French dance music, fast, 4-beat, with a lively rhythm. It has been popular in Europe since the late 16th century, and was often used as a part of a suite in the 18th century. Bach's "Brett Dance" and Handel's "Water Music Suite" The eighth capital is the famous Brett Dance.
In addition, there is a 3-beat dance music, also known as Bule, which is popular in the Aufley Mountains in central France.
Handel's Water Music Suite
It was composed by German composer Handel from 1715 to 1717. Orchestra suite. In July 1717, King George I of England made his first performance when he visited the Thames. Regarding the creation background of this song, according to "Memories of the Life of the Late George Frederick Handel" published in London one year after the author's death, in 171, the Prince of Hanover ascended the throne as King George I of England, and Handel was deeply guilty, so he wrote this song and personally conducted the band accompanying the boat when the king visited the Thames, so he was tolerated by the king. After textual research, it is said that it is purely a young theologian John Menlinger's country, and there is no factual basis. The original suite is divided into three groups: French Horn Suite, Trumpet Suite and Trombone Suite, and the playing time is as long as one hour. In 1922, British composer and conductor Hattie selected six pieces and adapted them into this suite. The adaptation is more popular than the original.
The whole song consists of six ditties with titles.
The first song: Allegro. Adapted from the original third song Allegro, with 3/4 beats. At the beginning of the music, the horn and the string instrument group echoed each other, playing a light homophonic repetition and gorgeous vibrato. Formed a lively and cheerful atmosphere. The melody of the horn in the music is more prominent, and the soft and mellow tone of the horn adds a charming color to the music.
the second song: aria. The music is in trilogy form. The theme of the first part and the reappearance part is adapted from the original fifth song "Aria", while the middle part is adapted from the original sixth song "minuet". The theme A presented by the violin is F major, with 4/4 beats. Lightly stretched, like a dissolved river flowing slowly. The middle part of the music turns into a minor of the same name, and the theme B written in minuet rhythm is gentle and elegant. When theme A is repeated in the reproduction department, the French horn is added to make the music more lyrical.
the third song: brey. Based on the original seventh song "Bulie". Emergency board, 4/4 beat. Divided into two paragraphs. The main theme of the music uses the unique fast and fluent genre characteristics of Breton. Make the whole music full of light and cheerful emotions.
song 4: horn flute dance. Based on the original eighth song "Horn Flute Dance". 3/2 beat. The music is in two forms, Allegro. The main theme is lively and full of life.
The fifth song: Emotional Expression. According to the adagio in the original third song "Allegro-Allegro-Allegro". The music is first presented by woodwind to show a slow and deep theme. The theme is melodious as a song.