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habanera

/ˌhæb.əˈneə.rə/

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noun

/ˌhæb.əˈneə.rə/C1formalart
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее кубинский танец в двудольном размере или музыку, написанную для этого танца.

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.

    ruКубинский танец

    • 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.

    ruМузыка для хабанеры

    • 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.
Forms
  • habaneras plural form
  • habaneras' possessive plural form
  • habanera's possessive singular form