1
: a lively couple dance of Bohemian origin in duple time with a basic pattern of hop-step-close-step
2
: a lively originally Bohemian dance tune in ²/₄ time
polka
intransitive verb
Examples of polka in a Sentence
The band played a polka.
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By blending traditional folklore with modern rock rhythms and infusing styles like boleros, ska, punk, metal, son jarocho, polka, and bossa nova, their second studio album broke new ground, venturing into uncharted musical territory.
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2024
The polka medleys are slightly different situations.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
And the bride’s uncle later had a coronary while dancing the polka.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
Two videos from the the Detroit Free Press — one on an addict who helps others with substance abuse, and another on the tradition of polka dancing — were honored with Emmy awards by the 2024 Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024
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Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 25 July 2024
The polka medleys are slightly different situations.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2024
And the bride’s uncle later had a coronary while dancing the polka.
—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 29 June 2024
Two videos from the the Detroit Free Press — one on an addict who helps others with substance abuse, and another on the tradition of polka dancing — were honored with Emmy awards by the 2024 Michigan Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
—Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 26 June 2024
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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