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pavan

/ˈpæv.ən/

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noun

/ˈpæv.ən/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее торжественный придворный танец XVI–XVII веков или музыку, написанную для этого танца.

A noun referring to a stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries, or the music composed for this dance.

  1. Court DanceC1formalart

    A slow, stately dance popular in European courts during the 16th and 17th centuries, often performed in elaborate costumes.

    ruПавана

    • The dancers performed a graceful pavan at the royal ball.
    • The pavan was often followed by a livelier galliard.
    • Courtiers practiced the pavan for hours to perfect their steps.

    Synonymspavane

  2. Musical CompositionC1formalart

    A piece of music written to accompany the pavan dance, typically in duple meter and with a solemn character.

    ruПавана

    • The composer wrote a beautiful pavan for the lute.
    • This pavan by William Byrd is a masterpiece of Renaissance music.
    • The orchestra played a slow, melancholic pavan.

    Synonymspavane