Which description best matches the allemande?

• A. A brisk Baroque dance in 3/4 time.
• B. A lullaby.
• C. A stately 16th-century German dance, originally in moderate duple meter.
• D. A natural sign.

Answer: (C)

Allemande originated in 16th-century Germany and is a stately dance in a moderate tempo with a duple meter, giving it a measured, dignified flow. This combination of German origin, historical time frame, and a steady, moderate duple pulse is what defines the form and sets it apart from faster 3/4 dances or non-dance items. The other descriptions don’t fit: a brisk Baroque dance in 3/4 time diverges in tempo and character; a lullaby lacks the formal dance structure; and a natural sign is a musical symbol, not a dance description. Therefore, the description that fits best is a stately 16th-century German dance, originally in moderate duple meter.