chaconne
Americannoun
plural
chaconnes-
an ancient dance, probably of Spanish origin, in moderate triple meter.
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a musical form based on the continuous variation of a series of chords or of a ground bass.
noun
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a musical form consisting of a set of continuous variations upon a ground bass See also passacaglia
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archaic a dance in slow triple time probably originating in Spain
Etymology
Origin of chaconne
1675–85; < French < Spanish chacona
Example Sentences
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The piece even evokes the Baroque form of the chaconne, in which variations are spun over a repeated harmonic sequence.
From The New Yorker • Apr. 20, 2017
The second half was devoted to two suites by John Blow and three by his pupil Henry Purcell, each followed by a chaconne or a ground.
From Washington Post • Jan. 15, 2017
Whole musical forms, such as the waltz or the chaconne, fall apart just as the dinner party does.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 9, 2016
The act two chaconne was superb in its control and grace, while some exquisite playing ushered us into Le Soleil's palace in act four.
From The Guardian • Mar. 10, 2013
Passacaille, , resembles a chaconne but is more stately.
From Critical and Historical Essays Lectures delivered at Columbia University by Baltzell, W. J. (Winton James)
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