pavane

Thân thiện

A couple performs a pavane in a grand ballroom.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries: The "pavane" refers to a slow, dignified, and processional dance popular in European courts during the Renaissance.
   • Music composed for dancing the pavane: The "pavane" also refers to the musical piece or composition written to accompany this specific dance.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Dance):

  • The nobles performed a solemn pavane at the royal ball.
  • The pavane was characterized by its slow, gliding steps and formal patterns.

• Noun (Music):

  • The orchestra played a beautiful pavane by the composer.
  • This album features several Renaissance pavanes and galliards.

Advanced Usage

• Historical Context: The term is often used in historical or musicological discussions about Renaissance culture.
  • The pavane, along with the galliard, formed a common pairing in Renaissance dance suites.

Variants and Related Words

• Pavan (n): An alternative spelling for "pavane," especially for the musical composition.
  • Ravel's "Pavane for a Dead Princess" is a famous 20th-century piece using this form.

Synonyms

• Processional dance: A dance that involves a formal, ceremonial walk.
• Court dance: A dance developed and performed in royal or noble courts.

Related Idioms or Phrases

(This word is highly specific and is not commonly used in idioms or phrasal verbs.)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries
2. music composed for dancing the pavane

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