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Cuban Spanish

rumba

spree, carousal

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An Afro-Cuban rumba pair dancing energetically in an open, separated stance beside a conga drummer and a clave player; bent knees, grounded footwork and responsive body gestures distinguish the scene from ballroom dancing.
noun / verb

rumba

RUM-buh/ˈrʌmbə/

A Cuban dance with a characteristic rhythmic accompaniment.

Etymology
rumbaCuban Spanishspree, carousal

Cuban Spanish rumba originally meant a “spree” or “carousal.” The name came to denote the Afro-Cuban dance, as well as its rhythm and accompanying music.

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