DictionarysalsaLatin music
noun

salsa

A lively style of Latin dance music.

The band plays salsa while couples fill the dance floor.

Etymology

The Spanish word means sauce. As a musical label, it evokes a lively, flavorful mixture of Latin styles and rhythms.

More examples

  • She listens to salsa on her morning commute.
  • The festival features salsa and other Latin music.
  • We learn a few partner steps as salsa plays.

Forms

salsa