| 释义 |
‖ Schuhplattler|ˈʃuːplatlər|
Also schuh- and erron. Schuplaettler, -platter, etc.
[G., f. schuh shoe + south G. dial. plattler (f. platteln to slap).]
A lively Bavarian and Austrian folk-dance, characterized by the slapping of the thighs and heels. Also ˈSchuhplattltanz (irreg.); ˈSchuhplatteln [G. schuhplatteln, to perform this dance].
1874K. Stieler in Schmid & Stieler Bavarian Highlands 108 The idea of the ‘Schuhplattltanz’ is taken from hunting-life—from the movements of the moor-cock and wood-grouse. 1895L. Grove Dancing ix. 317 An old German dance..called the ‘Schuhplatteln’. 1905W. D. McCrackan Tyrol x. 82 The dancer extemporized as he threw down his money for the musicians. This pay gave him the privilege of the floor for his Ländler (waltz), or his Schuhplattler. 1920D. H. Lawrence Women in Love xxix. 456 They were dancing all together, dancing the Schuhplatteln. 1958M. West Second Victory i. 5 The orchestras played Strauss waltzes and the peasant troupes came in to dance the Schuhplattler and play the zither for local colour. 1960Guardian 12 Apr. 8/7 Besides the yodelling..there are the frolicsome Schuplaettler dances. 1962Times 10 Nov. 11/7 The dancing of the schuhplattler forms a cheerful accompaniment to a stein of beer. 1976Michigan Holiday News (West Michigan Tourist Assoc.) May 11/1 The Schuhplatter Dancers, the Bavarian contribution to the art of dance, occupy a unique place in the central Michigan area. |