chaconne
- noun
- /ʃəˈkɒn/
- Archaic
:
chacona
- Many baroque composers wrote music for the chaconne, highlighting its elegant rhythm.
Examples
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The orchestra performed a beautiful chaconne composed by Bach at the concert.
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Dancers in elaborate costumes recreated a traditional chaconne for the festival audience.
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The chaconne is a beautiful dance.
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He performed a stunning chaconne at the concert.
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The chaconne is a beautiful and graceful dance that highlights the elegance of the performers.
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Many composers wrote chaconnes during the Baroque period, showcasing their skill in creating intricate melodies.
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In the concert, the musicians performed a lively chaconne, immersing the audience in the spirit of 17th-century Spain.
Synonyms
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A slow, formal dance or musical piece in triple time from the Baroque period
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A slow formal dance in three beats or the music for that dance
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A slow, formal dance from Europe in the 1500s and 1600s, or music written for it
A slow formal dance from Europe in the 1500s and 1600s
How Fast
- Specialized
- Archaic
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- Archaic
- Archaic
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- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Chaconne comes from the Spanish word chacona, originally a lively 'dance-song' from Spain and the Americas. Over time the dance became slower and more formal, so a chaconne in baroque music is a slow, stately triple 'dance'.