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sarabandes

/særəˈbændz/ noun · British & US
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What does sarabandes mean?

noun

A slow and stately dance movement, typically in triple time, often used as a prelude or introduction to a suite or other musical composition.

Example

"The sarabandes in Bach's Cello Suites are renowned for their beauty and technical difficulty."

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