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Definitions for polonaise
ˌpɒl əˈneɪz, ˌpoʊ lə-polon·aise
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Princeton's WordNet
polonaisenoun
a woman's dress with a tight bodice and an overskirt drawn back to reveal a colorful underskirt
Wiktionary
Polonaisenoun
The Polish language.
Polonaiseadjective
Of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland.
polonaisenoun
A stately Polish dance in triple time and moderate tempo.
polonaisenoun
Music for this dance.
polonaisenoun
A woman's dress having a tight bodice and a skirt divided to show a coloured underskirt.
Etymology: From the French polonaise (Polish).
Wikipedia
Polonaise
The polonaise (, French: [pɔlɔnɛz]; Polish: polonez Polish pronunciation: [pɔˈlɔnɛs]) is a dance of Polish origin, one of the five Polish national dances in 34 time. Its name is French for "Polish" adjective feminine/"Polish woman"/"girl". The original Polish name of the dance is Chodzony, meaning "the walking dance". It is one of the most ancient Polish dances representing Polish cultural dance tradition. Polonaise dance influenced European ballrooms, folk music and European classical music. The polonaise has a rhythm quite close to that of the Swedish semiquaver or sixteenth-note polska, and the two dances share a common origin. Polska dance was introduced to Sweden during the period of the Vasa dynasty. The polonaise is a very popular dance uninterruptedly danced in Poland till today. It is the dance danced as an opening dance in all major official balls, events, at the final year of the high school ball called "studniówka", at New Year's balls, national days as well as various less official parties. The polonaise is always the first dance at a studniówka ("student ball"), the Polish equivalent of the senior prom that occurs approximately 100 days before exams, hence its name "studniówka" or literally in Polish "the ball of the hundred days".
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polonaise
A polonaise is a slow dance of Polish origin, in triple time, typically performed by couples, and characterized by majestic and elegant movements. It was popular in the 17th and 18th centuries. In music, a polonaise is a composition in the style or rhythm of this dance. It is also a term used in fashion to describe a woman's garment of the 18th century, consisting of a fitted bodice and an overskirt that is looped up over an underskirt.
Webster Dictionary
Polonaiseadjective
of or pertaining to the Poles, or to Poland
Polonaisenoun
the Polish language
Polonaisenoun
an article of dress for women, consisting of a body and an outer skirt in one piece
Polonaisenoun
a stately Polish dance tune, in 3-4 measure, beginning always on the beat with a quaver followed by a crotchet, and closing on the beat after a strong accent on the second beat; also, a dance adapted to such music; a polacca
Etymology: [Written also Polonese and Polonoise.]
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Polonaise
The polonaise is a dance of Polish origin, in 3/4 time. Its name is French for "Polish." The polonaise had a rhythm quite close to that of the Swedish semiquaver or sixteenth-note polska, and the two dances have a common origin. Polonaise is a widespread dance in carnival parties. Polonaise is always a first dance at a studniówka, the Polish equivalent of the senior prom that occurs approximately 100 days before exams. ⁕ Poles dance Polonez ⁕ Chopin's Polonaise - a Ball in Hôtel Lambert in Paris.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Polonaise
pō-lō-nāz′, n. a light kind of gown looped up at the sides to show an ornamented petticoat: a short overcoat bordered with fur: a Polish national dance of slow movement in ¾ time, during which the dancers march or promenade: music for such a dance. [Fr., 'Polish.']
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of polonaise in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of polonaise in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
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- polonesaCatalan, Valencian
- polonézaCzech
- Polonäse, PolonaiseGerman
- poloneesiFinnish
- polonézHungarian
- polaccaItalian
- polonezPolish
- polonesaPortuguese
- полонезRussian
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