krakowiak

[ kruh-koh-vee-ak ]

noun

1. a lively Polish folk dance in duple meter with syncopated accents.

Word History and Origins

Origin of krakowiak¹

1885–90; < Polish, derivative of Kraków Cracow

Example Sentences

On this occasion Chopin succeeded in producing the Krakowiak, and repeated, by desire of the ladies, the Variations.

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The Krakowiak produced an immense effect, and was followed by four volleys of applause.

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Thus much of the krakowiak; now to the more interesting second of the triad.

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