MAZURKA

mazurka

(noun) a Polish national dance in triple time

mazurka

(noun) music composed for dancing the mazurka

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

mazurka (plural mazurkas)

(music) A Polish folk dance in triple time, usually moderately fast, containing a heavy accent on the third beat and occasionally the second beat.

(music) A classical musical composition inspired by the folk dance and conforming in some respects to its form, particularly as popularized by Chopin.

(figure skating) A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.

Source: Wiktionary


Ma*zour"ka, Ma*zur"ka, n.

Definition: A Polish dance, or the music which accompanies it, usually in 3-4 or 3-8 measure, with a strong accent on the second beat.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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