polka
/'pɔlkə/
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Definition
Noun:
- A lively dance of Bohemian origin: A "polka" is a fast-paced couple dance characterized by three steps and a hop, performed in 2/4 time.
- Music for this dance: "Polka" also refers to the music composed for performing this dance, typically featuring a strong, regular rhythm.
Verb:
- To dance a polka: To perform the polka dance.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Dance):
- They learned the traditional polka at the festival.
- The polka is a popular dance at many European celebrations.
- Noun (Music):
- The band played a cheerful polka.
- I love listening to old polka records.
- Verb:
- The couple polkaed across the dance floor all night.
- We polkaed until we were out of breath.
Advanced Usage
- "to do the polka": To dance the polka.
- Everyone got up to do the polka when the music started.
- Polka as a genre: Refers to a genre of music and dance with a distinct cultural history, particularly in Central Europe and among diaspora communities.
- Polka music has a dedicated following in many parts of the United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Polka dot (noun): A pattern consisting of an array of filled circles, usually of the same size. (Note: This is a distinct compound word).
- She wore a dress with red polka dots.
- Polkaed (verb, past tense): The simple past tense and past participle of the verb "to polka".
- They polkaed for hours.
Synonyms
- Dance (noun/verb): A general term for moving rhythmically to music.
- Reel (noun): A type of lively folk dance, though with different steps and origins.
Related Phrases
- Polka band: A musical group that specializes in playing polka music.
- We hired a polka band for the wedding reception.
- Polka festival: An event celebrating polka music and dance.
- He attends the annual polka festival in his hometown.
Noun
- a Bohemian dance with 3 steps and a hop in fast time
- music performed for dancing the polka
Verb
- dance a polka