About Kujawiak
Kujawiak is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Polish folk dance and Polish folk music.
From Wikipedia
The kujawiak is a Polish folk dance from the region of Kuyavia (Kujawy) in central Poland. It is one of the five national dances of Poland, the others being the krakowiak, mazur, oberek, and polonaise.
The music is in triple meter, and is characterized by its rubato tempo and calm, lyrical nature. The dance typically involves couples walking gracefully in a quarter-note rhythm, on slightly bended knees, with relaxed turns, around a circle.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Kujawiak.
- ↑ Polish folk dance
- ↑ Polish folk music
Frequently asked questions
What is Kujawiak?
Kujawiak is a music genre. It is usually classed as a form of Polish folk dance and Polish folk music.