pavane

[US]/pəˈvæn/
[UK]/pəˈvæn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a stately court dance for couples popular in the 16th and 17th centuries; a piece of music composed for this dance
Word Forms
Pluralpavanes

Phrases & Collocations

slow pavane

pavane dance

pavane music

elegant pavane

pavane rhythm

pavane style

traditional pavane

pavane performance

pavane steps

pavane composition

Example Sentences

the dancers performed a beautiful pavane at the gala.

she chose a pavane as the theme for her wedding dance.

we listened to a lovely pavane while enjoying our dinner.

the music of the pavane evokes a sense of nostalgia.

he composed a new pavane for the upcoming festival.

the pavane is often associated with slow, graceful movements.

they danced a traditional pavane to open the ceremony.

many composers have written their own versions of the pavane.

the elegance of the pavane captivated the audience.

she practiced the pavane for weeks before the performance.

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