Gigue<span> – The </span>gigue<span> is an upbeat and lively baroque dance in compound meter, typically the concluding movement of an </span>instrumental<span> suite, and the fourth of its basic dance types. The </span>gigue<span> can start on any beat of the bar and is easily recognized by its rhythmic feel. The </span>gigue<span> originated in the British Isles. </span> These four dance types (allemande<span>, </span>courante, sarabande, and gigue) <span>make up the majority of 17th-century suites.</span>
this is because the rhythm section is meant to support the ensemble. Yes the rhythm section does have solos however without the rhythm section the ensemble would sound dull and boring.