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dumka

Pronunciation: /ˈdʊmkə/
Definition of dumka

noun (plural dumkas or dumky /ˈdʊmki/)

  • a piece of Slavic music, originating as a folk ballad or lament, typically melancholy with contrasting lively sections.

Origin:

late 19th century: via Czech and Polish from Ukrainian

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