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| '''Zeibekiko''' ({{lang-el|Ζεϊμπέκικο}}) is a ] 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 of the dance comnes from the ] warriors of ].<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 ]. | |||
| '''Zeibekiko''' ({{lang-el|Ζεϊμπέκικο}}) is a ] 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). | |||
| Zeibekiko, or Zeimbekiko, is one of the most popular and beloved dances and rhythms in Greece. It is considered an urban improvisational dance. | |||
| ==Zeibekiko οrigin== | |||
| There are two theories of the origins of the zeibekiko dance. | |||
| A very greek-biased theory tells us that the name of the dance comes from the words Zei, as a derivative of ], and the phrygian word ], which means bread according to ].<ref>: Volume 16 </ref> The name used to symbolize the union of the spirit with the body, the earthly with the divine, the state in which the dancer was while dancing. Supposedly it was danced in ancient times in honor of Cybele, the mother-].<ref>: 1957 </ref> | |||
| The second theory tells us that, although Zeibekiko is a Greek dance, its real origins are found in a particular dance of a warriors group of ], called ].<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 was a dance known only to the Greeks living in Asia Minor. | |||
| The zeibekiko dance and rhythm, bearing something nostalgic, but yet brave and audacious, became naturalized in Greece and became a typical and popular Greek dance. It was re-introduced to Turkey as a Greek rhythm, since the original dance is considered more folkloric. Zeibekiko dance used to be a men’s dance, although during the last few decades women have also mastered the art of dancing it. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Zeibekiko (Template:Lang-el) is a Greek folk dance with a rhythmic pattern of 9/4 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).
Zeibekiko, or Zeimbekiko, is one of the most popular and beloved dances and rhythms in Greece. It is considered an urban improvisational dance.
Zeibekiko οrigin
There are two theories of the origins of the zeibekiko dance. A very greek-biased theory tells us that the name of the dance comes from the words Zei, as a derivative of Zeus, and the phrygian word bekos, which means bread according to Herodotus. The name used to symbolize the union of the spirit with the body, the earthly with the divine, the state in which the dancer was while dancing. Supposedly it was danced in ancient times in honor of Cybele, the mother-goddess.
The second theory tells us that, although Zeibekiko is a Greek dance, its real origins are found in a particular dance of a warriors group of Anatolia, called Zeibeks.It was a dance known only to the Greeks living in Asia Minor.
The zeibekiko dance and rhythm, bearing something nostalgic, but yet brave and audacious, became naturalized in Greece and became a typical and popular Greek dance. It was re-introduced to Turkey as a Greek rhythm, since the original dance is considered more folkloric. Zeibekiko dance used to be a men’s dance, although during the last few decades women have also mastered the art of dancing it.
See also
References
- Kilpatrick, David. "Ethnomusicology", Vol. 6, No. 3, Canadian Issue (Sep., 1972), p. 577.
- Dance studies: Volume 16
- The Cornhill Magazine: 1957
- Babiniotis, Georgios (1998). "ζεϊμπέκικος". Lexiko tis Neas Ellinikis Glossas. Athens: Kentro Lexikologias. p. 709.
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