Pavan (Noun)
Meaning 1
A stately court dance of the 16th and 17th centuries.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Music composed for dancing the pavane.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The string quartet played a beautiful pavan to begin the Renaissance-era themed dance performance.
- The violinist's rendition of the pavan was a highlight of the evening's concert.
- In the pavan, the dancers moved in stately procession, their steps choreographed to perfection.
- The composer's use of a pavan in the final act of the opera added a touch of elegance to the dramatic conclusion.
- As the musicians launched into the pavan, the crowd rose to its feet, ready to take to the floor and dance the stately pace.