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pavane

(also pavan /ˈpav(ə)n/)
Definition of pavane

noun

  • a stately dance in slow duple time, popular in the 16th and 17th centuries and performed in elaborate clothing.
  • a piece of music for a pavane: the repertory consists mainly of pavanes and galliards

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French pavane, from Italian pavana, feminine adjective from Pavo, dialect name of Padua

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