Chaconne, also spelled ciaconne, originally a fiery and suggestive dance that appeared in Spain about 1600 and eventually gave its name to a musical form. Miguel de Cervantes, Francisco Gómez de Quevedo, and other contemporary writers imply a Mexican origin.

What does chaconne mean?

1 : an old Spanish dance tune of Latin American origin. 2 : a musical composition in moderate triple time typically consisting of variations on a repeated succession of chords.

What kind of dance is chaconne?

The chaconne was a Spanish dance. As its popularity spread throughout Europe, it gradually changed into a slow, triple meter instrumental piece. The form is a set of continuous variations over a repeated chord progression. The chaconne can also be repeated over a basso ostinato.