noun
- plural of mazourka: lively Polish folk dances in triple time, or musical compositions written for such dances
Usage: music; dance
Examples
- The orchestra performed several mazourkas by Chopin.
- Traditional mazourkas were danced at the Polish wedding celebration.
- She practiced the mazourkas for her piano recital.
- The folk dancers demonstrated authentic mazourkas from different regions.
- Chopin composed over fifty mazourkas during his lifetime.
- The mazourkas featured the characteristic dotted rhythms and accents.