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A mazurka is a lively Polish dance with a fairly quick triple meter. The name comes from a region of Poland where the dance first took root. A mazurka will have you spinning in style, whether you're in an elegant ballroom or a village square.

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September 16, 2025

mazurka

[ muh-zur-kuh ] noun

a lively Polish dance with a moderately quick triple meter

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