1. a ballroom dance in triple time similar to the waltz
Usage: historical
2. the music for such a dance
Usage: historical

Examples

• The redowa was popular in European ballrooms during the 19th century.
• She learned to dance the redowa at finishing school.
• The orchestra played a lively redowa for the couples.
• The redowa’s distinctive rhythm made it easy to recognize.
• Dancing masters taught the redowa alongside the waltz and polka.