SINCE 1828
krakowiak
noun
kra·ko·wi·ak
| \ krəˈkōvēˌak\
plural -s
Definition of krakowiak
: a Polish usually group folk dance that combines elements of the ancient round, the more recent square, and the modern polka
tread out bouncing krakowiak measures to the accompaniment of flute, fiddle, and accordion— H. M. Robinson
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