Stately dance is a term used to describe a type of formal dance that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most common types of stately dances are the MINUET (6 letters), sarabande (8 letters), chaconne (8 letters), pavane (6 letters), pavan (5 letters) and WALTZ (5 letters). The MINUET is a slow, graceful dance in triple time, while the sarabande is a slower, more solemn dance in triple time. The chaconne is a slow, stately dance in triple time, while the pavane is a slow, stately processional dance in duple time. The pavan is a slow, stately dance in duple time, and the WALTZ is a fast, lively dance in triple time.