Medical Definition of Passacaglio

1. An old Italian or Spanish dance tune, in slow three-four measure, with divisions on a ground bass, resembling a chaconne. Origin: Sp. Pasacalle a certain tune on the guitar, prop, a tune played in passing through the streets. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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