Mazurka (Noun)
Meaning 1
Music composed for dancing the mazurka.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The mazurka was a staple of 19th-century Polish dance music, often performed at social gatherings and balls.
- Chopin's mazurkas are renowned for their complex rhythms and nuanced emotional depth.
- The orchestra played a lively mazurka to get the crowd on their feet and dancing.
- Tchaikovsky's orchestral mazurkas showcased his mastery of Russian folk influences and classical technique.
- The pianist's expressive rendition of the mazurka brought a touch of elegance to the evening's entertainment.
Meaning 2
A Polish national dance in triple time.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.