generally a little slower than moderato, although in later minuets the tempo became allegretto. Rhythm, generally,
etc. Old minuets often began on the first beat. Form 4; the third and fourth periods being generally in a different mode from the first and second periods, and called Trio or Minuet 2. Minuets exist also without the Trio, and are in Form 1 or 2.
10. Chaconne.—
moderato. Form undecided; has sometimes even only one period, sometimes three or two. It is generally accompanied by doubles or variations, and is invariably written on a ground bass or basso ostinato. The rhythm is often syncopated.
Passacaille,
, resembles a chaconne but is more stately.