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What kind of instrumental music did Jean-Philippe Rameau make?
Jean-Philippe Rameau was a master of the 18th-century French school of harpsichord music.
Who else confined their compositions to the dance suite mold in the early 18th century in France?
François Couperin's compositions adhered to the relatively fixed dance-suite mold as had Jean-Philippe Rameau's.
Did Jean-Philippe Rameau work with François Couperin?
Jean-Philippe Rameau and François Couperin did not know one another, as Rameau achieved fame only after Couperin's death.
When did Jean-Philippe Rameau begin composing instrumental music?
Jean-Philippe Rameau published his first book of harpsichord pieces in 1706.
Did Jean-Philippe Rameau compose music for other instruments, besides the harpsichord?
What were some of Jean-Philippe Rameau's instrumental pieces?
Jean-Philippe Rameau's music includes pieces in the pure tradition of the French suite, Le rappel des oiseaux and La poule.
Were there any other Jean-Philippe Rameau instrumental pieces listed than Le rappel des oiseaux and La poule.?
Jean-Philippe Rameau's music includes characterful works such as Les tendres plaintes and L'entretien des Muses.
When did Jean-Philippe Rameau stop making instrumental music?
Jean-Philippe Rameau's second and third collections appeared in 1724 and 1727. After these he composed only one piece for the harpsichord, the eight-minute La Dauphine of 1747.
Are there any other interesting aspects about this article on Jean-Philippe Rameau other than his operas and instrumental music?
The details of Jean-Philippe Rameau's life are generally obscure, especially concerning his first forty years, before he moved to Paris for good.

Question: How was his instrumental music received?
Self-contained rewrite: How was Jean-Philippe Rameau's instrumental music received?