Polka (Noun)
Meaning 1
A Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hypernyms
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Meaning 2
Music performed for dancing the polka.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lively polka filled the dance hall with energy as dancers spun and twirled to the rhythm.
- The band expertly played a traditional polka, complete with accordion and fiddle, to get the crowd moving.
- As the music changed to a slower waltz, the dancers relaxed, but they eagerly awaited the return of the next polka.
- The DJ seamlessly segued from a modern pop song into a classic polka, much to the delight of the wedding reception guests.
- The folk ensemble's rendition of the polka was so infectious that even the shyest dancers couldn't help but join in.