Mazurka - Wikipedia "Mazurka" is a Polish word, it means a Masovian woman or girl It is a feminine form of the word "Mazur", which — until the nineteenth century — denoted an inhabitant of Poland's Mazovia region (Masovians, formerly plural: Mazurzy)
Mazurka | Polish, Folk, Music | Britannica mazurka, Polish folk dance for a circle of couples, characterized by stamping feet and clicking heels and traditionally danced to the music of a village band The music is in 3 4 or 3 8 time with a forceful accent on the second beat
History of the Mazurka - socalfolkdance. org The Mazurka (feminine version of the word "Mazur") came very close to being just another name in the long list of historical dances It was the lovely Mazurka music of Frederic Chopin that revived the dance for posterity
Mazur (Mazurka) – Polish Music Center The mazur and mazurek (i e small mazur), or in English mazurka, are general terms for a series of Polish folk dances in triple meter, which originated in the plains of Mazovia around Warsaw
Mazurka – WikiDanceSport The Mazurka (Mazur or Mazurek in Polish) is a lively Polish folk dance, in triple time, intended for a circle of couples and characterized by the stamping of feet and clicking of heels, traditionally danced to the music of a village band
A Detailed Exploration of Mazurkas: All You Want to Know Mazurkas are a traditional Polish folk dance that has evolved into a celebrated musical form Characterized by their lively tempo, distinctive rhythm, and rich cultural history, mazurkas have left an indelible mark on both folk and classical music
What is the Mazurka? (with pictures) - Musical Expert As a form of instrumental music, the mazurka is characterized by a tempo that is both fast and upbeat, featuring a unique triple meter Generally, there is a very heavy emphasis on the second or third beat of the rhythm
Polish Dance ~ Mazurka The most characteristic feature of the dance is the presence of the so-called mazurka rhythms, which occur in a variety of non-dancing songs and dances from the central and western parts of Poland
A short piano lexicon - Berliner Philharmoniker The origin of the mazurka (Polish: Mazurek) lies in Mazovia, an area near Warsaw It was initially a popular leaping and whirling dance of the rural population, but the higher circles of Polish society began to develop a taste for it from 1600 onwards