polka
noun
a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin, with music in duple meter.
polkas
Example Sentences
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A self-described Yankovic fan who listens to his polkas while working out, Radcliffe and Yankovic found themselves in many ways simpatico.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 9, 2022
Alfred sat in his room, wheezing away on his accordion, diddling its buttons, dutifully memorizing polkas and waltzes and marches and the “Mexican Hat Dance.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 9, 2020
How a symphonic orchestra would work with norteño, which is built around bouncing polkas and fast-paced accordion riffs, was a lingering question as cellists filed onto the stage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2018
At retirement homes, they play songs, such as “Mother’s Waltz” and “Little Burnt Potato,” polkas and themed songs depending on the time of year, Polly Wild said.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 27, 2017
They played movie themes, polkas, anything familiar you could hum along to; the corny songs were all dedicated to "Poppy" or "his lovely lady."
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
