Rhythm:
Energetic, lively rhythms, often with an 18th century dance character.
Texture:
Strong, spirited melodic ideas in both upper and lower parts, sometimes with parts copying each other. The pieces also tend to have clear, contrapuntal texture, with imitations between parts.
Ornament:
Melodic decorations and ornamentations, especially at the ends of phrases.
Dynamics:
Limited dynamics, with rare use of crescendo and diminuendo.
Structure:
AB Construction ( binary construction).
Articulations:
Crisp, light articulation; limited pitch range (to reflect the original use of a harpsichord).
Cadence:
Obvious cadences usually occurring only at the ends of main sections.