mazurka

• Sustantivo que designa una danza polaca de carácter vivo y alegre, en compás de tres tiempos, o la composición musical escrita para dicha danza.

A noun referring to a lively Polish national dance in triple time, or a piece of music composed for this dance.

1. Polish national danceB2formalart

   A lively Polish folk dance in triple time, characterized by its strong accent on the second or third beat.

   Mazurca (danza nacional polaca)

   • The dancers performed a traditional mazurka at the festival.
   • Chopin composed many famous mazurkas for the piano.
   • The mazurka is often danced at Polish weddings and celebrations.

2. Musical compositionB2formalart

   A piece of music written in the rhythm of the mazurka dance, typically for piano.

   Mazurca (composición musical)

   • The pianist played a beautiful mazurka by Chopin.
   • This mazurka has a lively and energetic tempo.
   • She practiced the mazurka for her upcoming recital.