English Explanatory Dictionary

passacaglia

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of historical Spanish or Italian dance characterised by a serious nature, triple meter, and use of a ground bass.
  2. Any piece of classical music with similar characteristics.

Pronunciation

/ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-passacaglia.wav /ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/

Word forms

passacaglia passacaglias passacaille passecaille

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian passacaglia, from Spanish pasacalle, from pasar (“to pass”) + calle (“street”).

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