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mazurka::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | folk dance, folk dancing |
mazurka::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
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| Type of | dance music |
Examples of mazurka
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The opening ball scene is denied any dancing, despite Gounod's tripping mazurka.
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Arkady reserves the mazurka for Madame Odintsov with whom he is falling in love.
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At their parties the polonaise, mazurka, and oberek were the most popular dances.
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The mazurka proceeded with the male corps de ballet dancing with their prop sabers.
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There are many Polish versions of the mazurek but the most notable one is the mazurka.
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In the French Antilles, the mazurka has become an important style of dance and music.
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However, while Chopin changed some aspects of the original mazurka, he maintained others.
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In the Philippines, the mazurka is a popular form of traditional dance.
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Best of all was the finale, rather like a slightly forlorn mazurka.
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- Music composed for dancing the mazurka
- A Polish national dance in triple time
- The mazurka (in Polish, mazurek) is a Polish folk dance in triple meter, usually at a lively tempo, and with an accent on the second or third beat.
- A Polish dance in triple time that enjoyed international popularity in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. There is an accent on the second beat and many dotted notes. Examples can be found by modern folk musicians who record dance tunes. 2. ...
- A moderately fast Polish country dance especially popular in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries.
- A Polish folk dance in 3/4 time which has been introduced into a number of ballets as a character dance.
- A simple half turn skating jump, of which there are many variations. It is recommended that, from a back outside edge, the skater strikes the toe of the other foot into the ice, lands on the toe of the opposite foot (which has passed in front of the toe-in-front), pushing onto a forward outside ...
- A Russian Easter dessert made with eggs, sugar or honey, lemon juice and lemon zest and finely ground hazelnuts, walnuts, or almonds. Before serving the Mazurka it topped with sweetened whipped cream. See recipe for Russian Mazurka.
- Probably originated in northern Europe. Fast 3/4 with emphasis on the first and third beats. Speed frequently dotted quarter equal to 66 bpm. This was once a popular dance that now is virtually non-existent except for the tunes. (Sonny's Mazurka)
