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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That’s the sound of classical music fans rejoicing as Vienna announces that 2025 will be dedicated to championing 200 years of the waltzes and polkas of its native son Johann Strauss.
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Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
Legacy Hall is celebrating Oktoberfest with beer specials, a stein-holding contest, and live polka and German music.
Noon-10pm Saturday at Legacy Hall's Lexus Box Garden.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
This festive street fair will include live polka music by the Alpenmeisters, local craft beers and wines, an artisan craft market and kids activities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
Legacy Hall is celebrating Oktoberfest with beer specials, a stein-holding contest, and live polka and German music.
Noon-10pm Saturday at Legacy Hall's Lexus Box Garden.
—Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 26 Sep. 2024
This festive street fair will include live polka music by the Alpenmeisters, local craft beers and wines, an artisan craft market and kids activities.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
Performance by Mike Schneider Polka Band, a Milwaukee polka band
6:30 p.m. – Miss Oktoberfest Competition; competitors must be 21 or older, and categories include yodeling, stein hoisting, and a beer chug.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Polka.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polka. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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