Chaconne
Baroque works
Definition
A continuous variation form built over a repeating harmonic progression or bass line, typically in triple metre. Related to the passacaglia but traditionally distinguished by its harmonic rather than melodic ostinato.
Historical Context
The chaconne originated as a lively dance in early 17th-century Spain and Latin America before being absorbed into Baroque instrumental music as a serious variation form. It reached its peak in works by Pachelbel, Buxtehude, and J.S. Bach, whose Chaconne in D minor for solo violin is the most celebrated example.
Works (17)
- Ciacona in C minor, BuxWV 159 Key C minor
- Ciacona in E minor, BuxWV 160 Key E minor
- Chaconne 'La Bergeronnette' in C minor Key C minor
- Chaconne in G minor Key G minor
- The Abyss of Time
- Chaconne in F major, HWV 485 Key F major
- Chaconne in G major with 62 Variations, HWV 435 Key G major
- Suite in G major, HWV 441: Chaconne Key G major
- Suite No. 7 in G minor, HWV 432: Passacaille Key G minor
- Chaconne in D minor Key D minor
- Chaconne in D minor (organ) Key D minor
- Chaconne in F minor Key F minor
- Chaconne in G major Key G major
- A New Ground in E minor (Z. T682) Key E minor
- Chaconne in G minor (Z. T680) Key G minor
- Ground in C minor (Z. D221) Key C minor
- Ground in Gamut (Z. 645) Key G major