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The French Suites, BWV 812–817, are six suites which Johann Sebastian Bach wrote for the clavier. Though they were composed much earlier, they were given the name 'French' in the 19th century to distinguish them from the 'English' Suites. The third suite in B minor is a graceful and refined example of Bach's keyboard writing, featuring the standard dance movements of the time: Allemande, Courante, Sarabande, Anglaise, Minuet, and Gigue. The title 'French' is somewhat misleading, as the suites show a mix of French, Italian, and German stylistic influences.