Meaning of the word mazurka in English

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mazurka

US /məˈzɝː.kə/
UK /məˈzɜː.kə/
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Noun

a lively Polish folk dance in triple meter, typically for a group of couples, characterized by a strong accent on the second or third beat of the measure

Example:
The dancers performed a spirited mazurka at the festival.
Chopin composed many beautiful mazurkas for piano.