Weird Al Specialty is polka, a five-letter word. Polka is a genre of dance music that originated in the middle of the 19th century in Bohemia, now part of the Czech Republic. It is a lively, upbeat style of music with a strong rhythm and often featuring accordion or piano. Weird Al Yankovic is an American singer-songwriter who is known for his humorous parodies of popular songs, often incorporating elements of polka into his music.