polka

A lively dance in duple meter, originating in Bohemia and performed by couples.

The music for this dance.

To dance the polka.

A lively round dance which originated in Bohemia about 1830, and was soon after introduced into Austria, France, and England, where it immediately attained a remarkable popularity.

Music for such a dance or in its rhythm, which is duple, and marked by a capricious accent on the second beat, frequently followed by a rest.

A dance of Polish origin, but now common everywhere. It is performed by two persons in common time.

A lively Bohemian or Polish dance tune in 2-4 measure, with the third quaver accented.

a kind of knit jacket worn by women.

A lively dance originating in Bohemia.

The music for this dance.