Definition of kolo in English:
kolo
nounPlural kolos ˈkəʊləʊˈkōlō
A Slavic dance performed in a circle.
Example sentencesExamples
- Bosnian folk dances include the silent kolo (accompanied only by the sound of stomping feet and the clash of silver coins on the women's aprons).
- On weekends we went to Tetka Dara's to dance the kolo and alternatively at Aunty Tulips we watched Bollywood movies of women in colourful costumes dancing around trees.
- The popular kolo or circle dance is performed to the accompaniment of the tamburitsa, a traditional mandolin-like stringed instrument.
- The nijemo kolo is a circle dance performed to foot stamping rather than music.
- Serbian folk dances are called kolos, and are performed by professional troupes, or by guests at weddings and other special occasions.
Origin
Late 18th century: Croatian, literally 'wheel'.