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varsoviana

noun
var·so·via·na
variants: or less commonly varsouviana \ˌvärsōˈvyänə \
plural -s

Definition of varsoviana 

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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History and Etymology for varsoviana

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

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