CHACONNES

Noun

chaconnes

plural of chaconne

Source: Wiktionary


CHACONNE

Cha*conne", n. Etym: [F., fr. Sp. chacona.] (Mus.)

Definition: 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 Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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