pavane

• Nom désignant une danse de cour lente et majestueuse, populaire aux XVIe et XVIIe siècles, ou la musique composée pour cette danse.

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

1. C1formalart

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

   Pavane (danse de cour)

   • The dancers performed a graceful pavane at the Renaissance festival.
   • The pavane was a favorite dance at the royal court.
   • She studied the steps of the pavane for her history class.

   Synonymespavan

2. Musical compositionC1formalart

   A piece of music composed specifically for or in the style of the pavane dance, typically slow and dignified.

   Pavane (composition musicale)

   • The orchestra played a beautiful pavane by Gabriel Fauré.
   • This pavane is often performed at classical music concerts.
   • He composed a modern pavane for piano and strings.

   Synonymespavan