passacaglia Meaning, Definition & Usage

Pas`sa*ca*glia, Pas`sa*ca*glio noun (Also<
  • Passacaglia
  • Passacaglio
)
Etymology
Sp. pasacalle a certain tune on the guitar, prop., a tune played in passing through the streets.
Definitions
  1. (Mus.) An old Italian or Spanish dance tune, in slow three-four measure, with divisions on a ground bass, resembling a chaconne.

Webster 1913