🇭🇺Bartók Béla Viktor János ： Mikrokosmos Vol.4 No.119 Dance in 3/4 Time BB 105 Sz 107

Built on the regular flow of triple meter, this dance uses concise musical material to develop a sense of rhythm and physical movement. The grouping of phrases and placement of accents create the music’s momentum, while the roles of melody and accompaniment remain clear. A highlight is the light movement of the melody over a steady pulse, preserving the buoyancy of a dance. In performance, avoid making the triple meter feel overly heavy; instead, support the first beat while allowing the second and third beats to flow naturally. Staccatos and accents should not be exaggerated, but used to indicate the direction of the phrase. Careful balance between the hands brings out the interest of Bartók’s concise writing.