varsoviana
noun
var·so·via·na
\ˌvärsōˈvyänə\
variants: less commonly
varsouviana
\ˌvärsōˈvyänə\Definition of varsoviana
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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
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Origin and Etymology of varsoviana
probably from Spanish varsoviana, from feminine of varsoviano Varsovian, from (assumed) Medieval Latin varsovianus
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