KRAKOWIAK

Etymology

Noun

krakowiak (plural krakowiaks)

A lively, syncopated Polish dance in duple time.

Synonyms

• cracovienne

Source: Wiktionary


Kra*ko"wi*ak, n. (Mus.)

Definition: A lively Polish dance. See Cracovienne.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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