MAZURKA

Mazurka

The mazurka is a Polish folk dance in triple meter, usually at a lively tempo, and with accent on the second or third beat.

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mazurka

Noun

  1. A Polish folk dance in triple time, usually moderately fast, containing a heavy accent on the third beat and occasionally the second beat.
  2. A classical musical composition inspired by the folk dance and conforming in some respects to its form, particularly as popularized by Chopin.


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