Écossaise
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The écossaise is a variety of contredance in a Scottish style, especially popular in France and England at the end of the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th. The ecossaise was usually danced in 2/4 time.
The musical form was also used by some classical composers. Franz Schubert, Ludwig van Beethoven and Frédéric Chopin wrote a number of écossaises for the piano, which are recognized for their liveliness. The écossaise has a very proud rhythm.
This music usually has significant dynamics. For example it will have fortissimo's and pianissimo's very close together. It has a unique dynamic energy to it. They sometimes have a central tune which they come to or others are based on a theme.
[edit] References
- New Grove Dictionary 2001 p. 870 - 871
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