pavan

• 名词，指16至17世纪一种庄严的宫廷舞蹈，或为这种舞蹈创作的音乐。

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.

   帕凡舞

   • 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.

   同义词pavane

2. Musical CompositionC1formalart

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

   帕凡舞曲

   • 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.

   同义词pavane