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'''Zeibekiko''' ({{lang-el|Ζεϊμπέκικο}}) is a [[Greek dances|Greek folk dance]] with a rhythmic pattern of 9/4<ref>Kilpatrick, David. "Ethnomusicology", Vol. 6, No. 3, ''Canadian Issue'' (Sep., 1972), p. 577.</ref> or else 9/8 (broken down as 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8). The name is derived from [[Zeibeks|Zeibek]] warriors of [[Anatolia]].<ref>{{cite dictionary|last=Babiniotis|first=Georgios|year=1998|encyclopedia=Lexiko tis Neas Ellinikis Glossas|title=ζεϊμπέκικος|page=709|publisher=Kentro Lexikologias|place=Athens}}</ref> It is danced by one person only and is of free choreographic structure. In older times if a second dancer got up to dance, it would be a cause for conflict and possible violence. However, in the 21st century a certain dance etiquette has evolved, so that other men wait to take turn after and if the dancer stops. Traditionally, applause was not sought nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however, lessen creativity, with dancers performing feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair or fireplace, or picking up a table, adding a sense of little braggadocio and [[humor]]. |
'''Zeibekiko''' ({{lang-el|Ζεϊμπέκικο}}) is a [[Greek dances|Greek folk dance]] with a rhythmic pattern of 9/4<ref>Kilpatrick, David. "Ethnomusicology", Vol. 6, No. 3, ''Canadian Issue'' (Sep., 1972), p. 577.</ref> or else 9/8 (broken down as 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8). |
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The name is derived from [[Zeibeks|Zeibek]] warriors of [[Anatolia]].<ref>{{cite dictionary|last=Babiniotis|first=Georgios|year=1998|encyclopedia=Lexiko tis Neas Ellinikis Glossas|title=ζεϊμπέκικος|page=709|publisher=Kentro Lexikologias|place=Athens}}</ref> Another one old folkloric theory tells us that the name of the dance comes from the words Zei, as a derivative of Greek God [[Zeus|Zeus]], and the phrygian word [[bekos|bekos]], which means bread according to [[Herodotus|Herodotus]].<ref>[http://books.google.gr/books?id=1pckAQAAIAAJ&q=zeus+bekos&dq=zeus+bekos&hl=el&sa=X&ei=EPgET575FMrc4QTzwtSNCA&redir_esc=y Dance studies]: Volume 16 </ref> The name used to symbolize the union of the spirit with the body and it is believed that it was danced in honor of [[Greek gods]].<ref>[http://books.google.gr/books?id=Z18QAAAAIAAJ&q=zeus+bekos&dq=zeus+bekos&hl=el&sa=X&ei=see2T8uRO4aW0QXhh5ToBw&ved=0CFUQ6AEwBQ The Cornhill Magazine]: 1957 </ref> |
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It is danced by one person only and is of free choreographic structure. In older times if a second dancer got up to dance, it would be a cause for conflict and possible violence. However, in the 21st century a certain dance etiquette has evolved, so that other men wait to take turn after and if the dancer stops. Traditionally, applause was not sought nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however, lessen creativity, with dancers performing feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair or fireplace, or picking up a table, adding a sense of little braggadocio and [[humor]]. |
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Zeibekiko (Greek: Ζεϊμπέκικο) is a Greek folk dance with a rhythmic pattern of 9/4[1] or else 9/8 (broken down as 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/16 + 1/16 + 1/8 + 1/8 + 1/8).
The name is derived from Zeibek warriors of Anatolia.[2] Another one old folkloric theory tells us that the name of the dance comes from the words Zei, as a derivative of Greek God Zeus, and the phrygian word bekos, which means bread according to Herodotus.[3] The name used to symbolize the union of the spirit with the body and it is believed that it was danced in honor of Greek gods.[4]
It is danced by one person only and is of free choreographic structure. In older times if a second dancer got up to dance, it would be a cause for conflict and possible violence. However, in the 21st century a certain dance etiquette has evolved, so that other men wait to take turn after and if the dancer stops. Traditionally, applause was not sought nor commonly given, out of respect. This did not, however, lessen creativity, with dancers performing feats such as standing on a glass of wine or a chair or fireplace, or picking up a table, adding a sense of little braggadocio and humor.
See also
References
- ^ Kilpatrick, David. "Ethnomusicology", Vol. 6, No. 3, Canadian Issue (Sep., 1972), p. 577.
- ^ Babiniotis, Georgios (1998). "ζεϊμπέκικος". Lexiko tis Neas Ellinikis Glossas. Athens: Kentro Lexikologias. p. 709.
- ^ Dance studies: Volume 16
- ^ The Cornhill Magazine: 1957