The Collaborative International Dictionary
Passacaglio
Passacaglia \Pas`sa*ca*glia\, Passacaglio \Pas`sa*ca*glio\, n. [Sp. pasacalle a certain tune on the guitar, prop., a tune played in passing through the streets.] (Mus.) An old Italian or Spanish dance tune, in slow three-four measure, with divisions on a ground bass, resembling a chaconne.