krakowiak
[ kruh-koh-vee-ak ]
noun
a lively Polish folk dance in duple meter with syncopated accents.
Origin of krakowiak
11885–90; <Polish, derivative of KrakówCracow
- Also cracovienne.
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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
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