Seguidilla (or Seguidilla) is the name of a Spanish dance, typically characterized by a moderate tempo in triple meter. While the Seguidilla sung by the heroine in Act I of Bizet's Carmen is famous, Prudent's work here is a rapid piece in duple meter, almost resembling a tarantella. In January 1845, Prudent performed this piece before the Queen of Spain, to whom he dedicated it. This work was also a staple of his repertoire, frequently requested for encores and met with applause.