Pavan
A stately dance in time. The name is derived either from pavo, a peacock, in allusion to its stately character, or from pavana, the abbreviated form of Padovana, the Latin name of Padua, where the dance is said to have originated.
Pavana (It.), Pavane (Fr.). Pavan.
Pasdeloup, J. E. (pah-de-loo). Conductor; France. B. 1819; d. 1887.
Pasta, G. Soprano; Italy. B. 1798; d. 1865.
Patti, Adelina. Soprano, Spain. B. 1843.
Patti, Carlotta (sister of A.). Soprano; Italy. B. 1840; d. 1889.
Pauer, Ernst (power). Composer, pianist, writer; Austria. B. 1826; d. 1905.
PAVENTATO Paventato (It.) (pa-ven-tah'-to), Paventoso (pa-ven-to-so) [from Lat., pavidus, fearing].
Timid; with fear; timidly.