Mazurka
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /məˈzʊə(ɹ)kə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mazurka is a noun meaning (figure skating) A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.
Meaning
(figure skating) A figure skating move that combines elements of the toe loop and bunny-hop.
More Meanings
- (music) A traditional 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.
Example Sentences
There is plenty of company, consisting of young men and women, all very neatly dressed in white and black - a true Portuguese habit. Quadrilles, waltzes, polkas, and mazurkas are danced with great vigour and much skill.
Word Forms
- mazurkas
- mazourka
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include polka, mazourka, polka-mazurka, mazuration, minuet, musette.
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