4-time

Updated: August 17, 2026

One distinguishes, however, these latter easily from the ancient ones on account of their less original and less cantabile form. Its movement is in time, and yet less quick than the waltz. The motive is in dotted notes, which must be executed with energy and warmth, but not without a certain dignity. Now the mazurka is generally written in 3/4-time; Chopin's are all written thus.

Frederick Niecks - Frederick Chopin, as a Man and Musician — Volume 2