Meaning of Schuhplattler | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Alternative letter-case form of Schuhplattler.
   alt-of, countable, uncountable
2. A folk dance from Bavaria and Austria in which the thighs and the soles of the shoes are slapped.
   countable, uncountable
3. One who dances the Schuhplattler.
   countable

Examples

“The book’s cover, borrowed from an old folkloristic LP, Jodler und Schuhplattler, depicts the Bavarian Schuhplattler, “the most virile and joyful of the world’s dances.” […] Schuhplattlers feature yodels that highlight the males’ vigor—they still have energy left to yodel.”

“And as I drove in the fast-moving Saturday traffic listening to Schuhplattler, I thought it probably was not possible to be a European immigrant from their era, or from my own, for that matter, without being a snob of some order: a snob about culture, […]”

“Brassy German bands play oompapah music for gaily costumed locals, ethnic dancers, Schuhplattlers, and entertainers from Munich and Austria.”

“Frank and Ann Uher, seen here, were well-known Schuhplattlers.”

“Bucks Country Vineyards in New Hope, Pennsylvania, was established in 1973 and held its first Sangria Festival in 1975. In 1978 its festival calendar called for a May Wine Festival with square dancers, a June Sangria Festival featuring the José Greco Dancers and Musicians, a July Italian Festival with several folk dance groups, an August Polish Festival with folk dancers, and an Oktoberfest celebration with Bavarian Schuhplattlers.”

“The Schuhplattler, or shoe slapper, was Frederick Bauer, a third generation German American who apparently charmed Grandma at a beer festival. If you’ve never seen Schuhplattlers perform, it’s quite a sight.”

“We entertained each other with exhibitions of schuhplattlers and big apples!”

“In the evenings the younger guides gave exhibitions of schuhplattler, slapping their hairy thighs and chamois-leather shorts with fearful cries.”

“And, an added feature will be a schuhplattler group from Utica doing the famous schuhplattle.”

“The people of Tirol are also noted for their cheerful good humour, and their songs, their yodelling and their schuhplattler dances are world-famed.”

“On an extended visit to Brazil, Wolfgang Netzer, the leader of the band, came across a sound that sounded strangely familiar to him and touched childhood memories of when he used to be a member of a schuhplattler dance group slapping thighs and lederhosen.”

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