Word Study
passacaglio
CIDE DICTIONARY
passacaglio, n. [Sp. pasacalle a certain tune on the guitar, prop., a tune played in passing through the streets.].
An old Italian or Spanish dance tune, in slow three-four measure, with divisions on a ground bass, resembling a chaconne. [1913 Webster]
For further exploring for "passacaglio" in Webster Dictionary Online
