: It is characterized by continuous variations over a repeating bass line, known as a basso ostinato or ground bass.

: Traditionally, it is written in a serious triple meter (3/4 time) with a slow, stately tempo.

The term "passacaglia" originates from the Spanish pasacalle , meaning "to walk the street". It began as a brief, strummed improvisation used by guitarists as interludes between songs.

300 years ago Handel wrote this… #handel #piano #passacaglia