n. 1 temporary stop or silence. 2 Mus. mark (,) over a note or rest that is to be lengthened. v. (sing) make a pause; wait. o give pause to cause to hesitate. [Greek pauO stop] pavane ipe’vam/ n. (also pavan pwv(a)nf) hist. 1 a kind of stately dance. 2 music for this. [French from Spanish]
