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krakowiak

[ kruh-koh-vee-ak ]

noun

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


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Word History and Origins

Origin of krakowiak1

1885–90; < Polish, derivative of Kraków Cracow

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Example Sentences

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

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

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

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