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pavane Definition


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pavan
pavane
noun
    1. A slow and sombre stately 16c and 17c dance.
    2. A piece of music for this dance, in 4-4 time.
Etymology: 16c: from Spanish or Italian pavana, from Spanish pavo peacock, or from Italian Padovana Paduan, or dance of Padua.



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