| A | B |
|---|
| Allemande | German origin; usually in 4/4 time |
| Courante | French origin; contains running passages |
| Polonaise | Polish origin; triple meter, stately tempo |
| Sarabande | Spanish origin; slow, triple meter |
| Gigue (Jig or Giga) | Irish origin, usually quick, compound meter |
| Bourree | French origin; duple meter often beginning with an upbeat |
| Gavotte | French origin; usually in Alla Breve with an upbeat |
| Minuet | French origin; simple triple meter, moderate tempo |
| Corrente | Italian origin; similar to Courante |
