varsoviana

noun

var·​so·​via·​na
variants or less commonly varsouviana
ˌvärsōˈvyänə
plural -s
1
: a graceful dance similar to a mazurka and popular in many European countries, Mexico, and the U.S.
2
: music for the varsoviana characterized by a slow triple meter and a strong initial accent in every second measure

Word History

Etymology

probably from Spanish varsoviana, from feminine of varsoviano Varsovian, from (assumed) Medieval Latin varsovianus

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“Varsoviana.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/varsoviana. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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