Redowa
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɛdəvə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Redowa is a noun meaning A dance of Czech origin with turning, leaping waltz steps.
Meaning
A dance of Czech origin with turning, leaping waltz steps.
More Meanings
- The music for this kind of dance, usually in quick triple time.
Example Sentences
The redowa had some popularity in Paris about the year 1845 but in England it was more talked about than danced.
"The Varsouvienne," says one reference, "apparently originated in France about 1853, in imitation of the Polish Mazurka, Polka, and Redowa.
Both Martínez and Jiménez recorded prolifically, usually dance music—the ubiquitous polka as well as such universal favorites as redowas and schottisches.
The Redowa or Pas de Basque was originally adapted to Polka-Mazurka music, and, consequently, was danced much slower than it is at present, adapted as it is to waltz and galop music. Hence the name Polka-Redowa: — Polka step, Redowa time.
Word Forms
- redowas
- redova
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dance, country dance, tourdion, adagio, dump, daunce.
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