Csárdás

Description

Czárdás is a traditional Hungarian folk dance, the name derived from csárda (old Hungarian term for roadside tavern and restaurant). It originated in Hungary and was popularized by bands in Hungary and neighboring lands of Slovakia, Slovenia, Burgenland, Croatia, Transylvania and Moravia, as well as among the Banat Bulgarians, including those in Bulgaria.
One of the best-known examples of instrumental csárdás is the composition by Vittorio Monti for violin and piano. This virtuoso piece has seven tempo variations.