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chaconne
CIDE DICTIONARY
chaconne, n. [F., fr. Sp. chacona.].
An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
chaconne, n. Mus.
1 a a musical form consisting of variations on a ground bass. b a musical composition in this style.
2 hist. a dance performed to this music.
1 a a musical form consisting of variations on a ground bass. b a musical composition in this style.
2 hist. a dance performed to this music.
Etymology
F f. Sp. chacona
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