1626–1661. French composer. in the French Baroque tradition.

Early French Baroque harpsichordist-composer; known for unmeasured preludes and dance suites. Less famous than nephew François Couperin but significant in the development of French keyboard style. marketing_tags corrected: European Heritage (not 'European Heritage' variant).

Signature works: Passacaille in G minor, Chaconne in D minor, Prélude in F major, Fantaisie in C major, Tombeau de Mr. de Blancrocher.