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bergamask

bergamask

9.9
A rustic dance or folk music style from Bergamo, Italy that is lively
  • noun
  • Archaic
: bergamasca
  • Dancers performed a traditional bergamask at the Italian festival.

Examples

  • The composer included a lively bergamask in the suite.

  • The music's rhythm reminded her of a bergamask from her childhood village.

  • The bergamask was lively!

  • I love the bergamask!

  • At the cultural event, a lively bergamask captivated the audience with its festive rhythm.

  • During the celebration, dancers twirled gracefully while performing a traditional bergamask.

  • The folk band played a cheerful bergamask that brought back memories of summer evenings in Italy.

Surface Forms

bergamask singular
bergamasks plural

Etymology

Bergamask comes from the Italian town Bergamo and originally meant 'from Bergamo', where simple country dances were played. So a bergamask is a lively, folk-like dance or short piece of music; think of it as a rustic, danceable tune from that region.