The Rigaudon is the name of a folk dance originating from Southern France. During the reign of King Louis XIV of France, who deeply loved dance, various dances developed, and the Rigaudon gained popularity as a court dance in Paris and Versailles. Generally being in duple meter (2/4 or 4/4 time), the choreography and music of the Rigaudon are characterized by their dynamism and lightness.

 This piece is broadly composed of three sections: A-B-A, with sections A and B each possessing distinct characteristics. Section A, written in A minor, features the right and left hands each playing a melody, creating a smooth, narrative-like quality (measures 1-8). Section B, which begins in the parallel major key of C major, features quarter-note chords in the left hand that enhance the lightness of the right-hand melody, highlighting the contrast with Section A.