Mazourka: meaning, definitions and examples

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mazourka

 

[ mษ™หˆzสŠr.kษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

music dance

Mazurka is a traditional Polish folk dance that is characterized by its lively tempo and triple meter. It is typically performed in 3/4 time, and often features strong accents on the second or third beat of each measure. The dance arose in the Mazuria region of Poland and has since evolved, both in its musical form and in the way it is danced. The mazurka has also influenced classical composers such as Chopin, who incorporated its rhythms and melodic elements into his piano works.

Synonyms

Polish dance, mazur

Examples of usage

  • The dancers twirled gracefully in a mazurka.
  • Chopin's mazurkas showcase Polish folk music.
  • At the wedding, guests enjoyed a lively mazurka.
  • We learned the mazurka in our dance class.

Translations

Translations of the word "mazourka" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mazurca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคœเคผเฅ‚เคฐเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mazurkas

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะทัƒั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒžใ‚บใƒซใ‚ซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mazurca

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งˆ์ฃผ๋ฅด์นด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุงุฒูˆุฑูƒุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mazรบrka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฉฌ็ฅ–ๅฐ”ๅก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะทัƒั€ะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒฃแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mazurka

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mazurca

Etymology

The word 'mazurka' comes from the Polish word 'mazurek', which refers to someone from Mazuria, a historical region in northeastern Poland. The dance and musical form emerged in the 16th century as a lively folk dance among Polish peasants. It gained popularity over the centuries, particularly in the 19th century, when it became a favorite in European courts and social gatherings. Composers like Frรฉdรฉric Chopin further popularized the mazurka through music, as he often used the dance's rhythms and styles in his compositions. The mazurka represents a significant part of Polish cultural heritage and has inspired many adaptations and performances worldwide.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,376, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.