varsovienne Your browser does not support the audio element. [ French ] Definition A French dance, named after the French word for "Warsaw" ("Varsovie "). It is in 3/4 time with a moderate tempo; the varsovienne originated in the 1850's and combined elements of the mazurka and the waltz. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-04 13:35:42