macumba

• Nom désignant un culte religieux brésilien d'origine africaine, mêlant des éléments de vaudou à des chants, récitatifs et danses, ainsi que la musique de danse populaire issue de ses pratiques.

A noun referring to a Brazilian religious cult of African origin that combines voodoo elements with singing, chanting, and dancing, as well as the popular dance music derived from its practices.

1. Afro-Brazilian ReligionC1formalamerican

   A religious tradition of African origin practiced in Brazil, which incorporates elements of spirit worship, ritual singing, chanting, and dancing.

   Macumba (religion afro-brésilienne)

   • Macumba ceremonies often involve rhythmic drumming and trance states.
   • The followers of macumba gather to honor their ancestors and spirits.
   • Scholars study macumba as a syncretic religion blending African and Catholic traditions.

2. Followers of the CultC1formalamerican

   The people who adhere to the practices and beliefs of the macumba religious cult.

   adeptes de la macumba

   • The macumba held a festival in the village square.
   • Many macumba travel from distant towns to attend the annual ritual.
   • The macumba believe in the power of their spiritual leaders.

3. C1informalamericanart

   A genre of popular dance music from Brazil that originated from the musical practices of the macumba religious cult.

   Macumba (musique de danse populaire brésilienne)

   • The club played macumba all night, and everyone was dancing.
   • Macumba music is known for its infectious rhythms and energetic beats.
   • She learned to dance to macumba during her trip to Rio de Janeiro.