passacaglia
/ˌpasəˈkɑːlɪ.ə//ˌpɑsəˈkɑljə/
noun
- 1
A form of historical Spanish or Italian dance characterised by a serious nature, triple metre, and use of a ground bass.
- 2
(by extension) Any piece of classical music with similar characteristics.
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