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noun

bolero

A Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by castanets.

The dancers perform a bolero while castanets mark the triple rhythm.

Etymology
boleroSpanishbolero dance

Spanish bolero names a dance and its accompanying music. English borrowed the name for that Spanish dance tradition, retaining its characteristic rhythm and association with castanets.

More examples

  • The orchestra rehearses a Spanish bolero.
  • She learns the steps of the bolero.
  • The program includes several traditional boleros.

Forms

bolero · boleros