French court music

French court music refers to the sophisticated compositions created and performed during the royal courts of France, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. It included a variety of musical forms such as sacred music for religious ceremonies, instrumental pieces for entertainment, and operatic works. Composers like Jean-Baptiste Lully and François Couperin crafted music that showcased elegance, refinement, and symbolic meaning aligned with court etiquette. This music often involved intricate melodies, dance elements, and elaborate vocal and instrumental techniques, serving both entertainment and political purposes by demonstrating the grandeur of the monarchy.