'Chaconne' definitions:

Definition of 'Chaconne'

From: GCIDE
  • Chaconne \Cha*conne"\, n. [F., fr. Sp. chacona.] (Mus.) An old Spanish dance in moderate three-four measure, like the Passacaglia, which is slower. Both are used by classical composers as themes for variations. [1913 Webster]