A type of contra dance in a Scottish style that was popular in France and Great Britain at the end of the 18th century and at the beginning of the 19th. The ?cossaise was usually danced in 2/4 time. Has lively rhythm. This music usually has significant dynamic contrast — it will use fortissimos and pianissimos very close together. It has a unique dynamic energy to it. They sometimes have a central tune which some of the strains are based on. beethoven-ecossaise-23-rebecq beethoven-woo83-alianello
