Rumba (Noun)
Meaning 1
A ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The sensual rhythm of the rumba music drew the couple onto the dance floor to showcase their skills and flair for the traditional Cuban dance.
- This Latin-inspired dance troupe was renowned for its energetic and evocative performances of the Afro-Cuban rumba.
- With a flick of her skirt and a flash of her heels, she performed an impressive rumba that captivated the entire audience.
- The rumba is an expressive dance that demands mastery of complex footwork and rhythmic body movements.
- To complement her Spanish dance background, she also trained in the dynamic and intense movements characteristic of the African-influenced Cuban rumba.