释义 |
pa·vane \pəˈvän, -van\ noun also pav·an or pav·in \ˈpavə̇n\ (-s) Etymology: Middle French pavane, from Old Spanish pavana, from Old Italian, probably alteration of padovana, feminine of padovano of Padua, city in northeastern Italy, from Padova Padua + -ano -an (from Latin -anus) 1. : a stately court dance by couples in ceremonial costume introduced from southern Europe into England in the 16th century 2. a. : music for the pavane b. : music having the duple and slow stately rhythm of the pavane |