habanera

• Die Habanera ist ein kubanischer Tanz im geraden Takt, der um 1850 in Spanien und Frankreich beliebt wurde. Der Begriff bezeichnet auch die Musik zu diesem Tanz, die oft von einem langsamen, wiegenden Rhythmus geprägt ist.

A noun referring to a Cuban dance in duple time, or the music composed for this dance.

1. B2formalamericanart

   A slow Cuban dance in duple time, often featuring syncopated rhythms and a distinctive hip movement.

   Kubanischer Tanz

   • The couple performed an elegant habanera at the ballroom competition.
   • Learning the habanera requires mastering its characteristic rhythmic pattern.
   • She took lessons to perfect the steps of the habanera.

2. Music for habaneraB2formalamericanart

   A piece of music composed in duple time, intended to accompany the habanera dance.

   Musik für Habanera

   • The orchestra played a lively habanera that filled the dance floor.
   • Bizet's opera 'Carmen' includes the famous 'Habanera' aria.
   • The composer wrote a new habanera for the festival's opening night.