bolero

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : danse espagnole à trois temps accompagnée de guitare et de castagnettes ; musique écrite pour cette danse ; ou veste courte portée surtout par les femmes.

A noun with multiple meanings: a Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets; the music written for this dance; or a short jacket worn mostly by women.

1. Musical compositionB2formalart

   A piece of music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance, typically in triple time.

   Boléro (composition musicale)

   • Ravel's Bolero is one of the most famous classical pieces.
   • The orchestra played a lively bolero at the concert.
   • She danced gracefully to the rhythm of the bolero.

2. Short jacketB1formal

   A short, open-front jacket, often worn by women as part of traditional or formal attire.

   Boléro (vêtement)

   • She wore a red bolero over her white dress.
   • The dancer's costume included a sequined bolero.
   • A bolero is a stylish addition to an evening outfit.

   Synonymesshrug

3. B2formalart

   A traditional Spanish dance in triple time, often accompanied by guitar and castanets.

   Boléro (danse)

   • The performers danced a passionate bolero on stage.
   • Castanets are essential for the rhythm of the bolero.
   • He learned the steps of the bolero during his trip to Spain.