chaconne

Noun

Meaning

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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

sonata fantasia caprice etude nocturne canon ballade rondo concerto cadenza intermezzo capriccio arpeggio variation counterpoint
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Examples

Three Jahlas (Harrison’s own term for his gamelan-flavored dances) lead to the hill-conquering Chaconne. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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