Târnave is north of the county of Sibiu, on the Transylvanian Plain, between the two rivers in the region (Târnava Mica and Târnava Mare). Coconita falls in the category of women’s sung dances, very widespread in central Transylvania. It is a closed circle dance that generally moves in a clockwise direction. The CW direction indicates the archaic, ritualistic character of the dance. The verses sung are usually about marriage. The word coconia derives from cucoan (lady), referring to an elegant, noble, distinguished woman who may or may not be married.

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