A piece of light music written by Milhaud in the form of a shimmy. It is also known by its Japanese title, "The Melted Caramel." Composed in Aix in 1920, it was dedicated to Auric. The shimmy was a popular music genre prevalent in the 1920s, but compared to sprightly dances like the foxtrot and charleston, it had a somewhat slovenly and vulgar feel. In May 1921, a jazz band version with a solo vocal, for which Jean Cocteau wrote the lyrics, was premiered at the Théâtre Bouffe (Spectacle Théâtre Bouffe) in Paris, conducted by Vladimir Golschmann. The dance of the Black dancer Johnny Gratton was also performed alongside it. The piece is in 2/2 time, marked "Mouvement de Shimmy" (in the style of a shimmy), and is in B-flat major (without key signature). The piano version is also extremely spirited, with powerful roars resounding at key points. However, as it is essentially a reduction of the aforementioned band arrangement, it presents unique difficulties such as a wide range, numerous voices, and left-hand leaps reminiscent of jazz stride piano. A sensibility similar to playing Gershwin's songbook as a piano solo would be required.