Chaconne

[ʃɑ:'kɔn]

Definition

(n.) 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.

Typed by Ethan

Definition

n. an old dance with slow movement the music a series of variations on a ground bass mostly eight bars in length appearing in sonatas as well as ballets.

Checker: Roy