Chaconne
/ʃəˈkɑːn/
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Pro Tip 1/3Music Genre
A chaconne is a specific genre of baroque music, not a general term for songs. 
The pianist's repertoire includes a chaconne from the Baroque period.
Pro Tip 2/3Harmonic Base
A chaconne is built upon a repeating harmonic pattern throughout the piece. 
The cellist's chaconne maintained the same chords in each variation.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Music
Chaconne originates from Baroque music, so it's historical and not commonly heard in modern pop music. 
I enjoyed the historical element of the chaconne in the concert.
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