dumky

/ˈdʊmki/
noun
  1. The plural form of dumka; multiple Slavic folk songs or instrumental pieces that alternate between sad and lively sections.
    • The album includes a set of dumky inspired by traditional Ukrainian melodies.
    • The concert featured three dumky by different Eastern European composers.
    • She studied the structure of dumky for her music history class.
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