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krakowiak
[ kruh-koh-vee-ak ]
/ krəˈkoʊ viˌæk /
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noun
a lively Polish folk dance in duple meter with syncopated accents.
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Also cracovienne.
Origin of krakowiak
1885–90; <Polish, derivative of KrakówCracow
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How to use krakowiak in a sentence
On this occasion Chopin succeeded in producing the Krakowiak, and repeated, by desire of the ladies, the Variations.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick NiecksThe Krakowiak produced an immense effect, and was followed by four volleys of applause.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick NiecksThus much of the krakowiak; now to the more interesting second of the triad.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks