Chaconne
an ancient dance, probably of Spanish origin, in moderate triple meter.
a musical form based on the continuous variation of a series of chords or of a ground bass.
noun
a musical form consisting of a set of continuous variations upon a ground bass See also passacaglia
(archaic) a dance in slow triple time probably originating in Spain
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