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mazurkas
n. (plural of mazurka English)
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Mazurkas (Chopin)
Over the years 1825–1849, Frédéric Chopin wrote at least 59 mazurkas for piano, based on the traditional Polish dance:
- 58 have been published
- 45 during Chopin's lifetime, of which 41 have opus numbers
- 13 posthumously, of which 8 have posthumous opus numbers
- 11 further mazurkas are known whose manuscripts are either in private hands (2) or untraced (at least 9).
The serial numbering of the 58 published mazurkas normally goes only up to 51. The remaining 7 are referred to by their key or catalogue number.
Chopin's composition of these mazurkas signaled new ideas of nationalism, and influenced and inspired other composers—mostly Europeans —to support their national music.
Usage examples of "mazurkas".
She played studies, mazurkas, waltzes, till the two children, creeping near, stood at the foot of the piano their dark and golden heads bent forward, listening.
She played Chopin--studies, waltzes, mazurkas, preludes, a polonaise or two.