Editing Goldberg Variations (section)

=== Variatio 26. a 2 Clav. ===
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In sharp contrast with the introspective and passionate nature of the previous variation, this piece is another virtuosic two-part toccata, joyous and fast-paced. Underneath the rapid arabesques, this variation is basically a sarabande.<ref name=gilbert /> Two time signatures are used, {{time signature|18|16}} for the incessant melody written in sixteenth notes and {{time signature|3|4}} for the accompaniment in quarter and eighth notes; during the last five bars, both hands play in {{time signature|18|16}}.