rhumba

• Nom désignant un style musical syncopé à deux temps utilisé pour la danse de la rumba, ainsi que la danse folklorique d'origine cubaine mêlant éléments espagnols et africains, caractérisée par un jeu de jambes complexe et des mouvements énergiques ; désigne aussi la danse de salon dérivée de la rumba cubaine.

A noun referring to a syncopated musical style in duple time used for dancing the rumba, as well as the folk dance itself which originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements, featuring complex footwork and vigorous movement; also a ballroom dance derived from the Cuban folk dance.

1. Syncopated dance musicB2formal

   A style of music with a strong, syncopated rhythm in duple time, specifically composed for dancing the rumba.

   Rumba (musique)

   • The band played a lively rhumba that filled the dance floor.
   • The rhumba's distinctive beat is easy to recognize.
   • She loves listening to classic rhumba music from the 1950s.

   Synonymesrumba

2. Cuban folk danceB2formal

   A traditional folk dance originating in Cuba, blending Spanish and African influences, characterized by complex footwork and energetic, sometimes sharp, movements.

   Rhumba cubaine (danse folklorique)

   • The dancers performed an authentic rhumba with intricate steps.
   • Learning the traditional rhumba requires mastering its complex footwork.
   • The rhumba's violent movements contrast with its graceful music.

   Synonymesrumba

3. B2formal

   A stylized ballroom dance derived from the Cuban folk dance, typically performed in a slower, more controlled manner.

   Rumba de salon

   • They won the competition with a flawless ballroom rhumba.
   • The ballroom rhumba is a popular dance in international competitions.
   • He took lessons to perfect his ballroom rhumba technique.

   Synonymesrumba

• Verbe signifiant danser la rhumba — une danse de salon rythmée d'origine cubaine — ou se déplacer avec un balancement semblable.

A verb meaning to dance the rhumba, a rhythmic ballroom dance of Cuban origin, or to move with a similar swaying motion.

1. Dance the rhumbaB1formal

   To perform the rhumba, a lively ballroom dance of Cuban origin characterized by a syncopated rhythm and hip movements.

   Danser la rumba

   • They rhumbaed across the dance floor with grace.
   • She learned to rhumba during her trip to Cuba.
   • The couple rhumbaed to the lively music all night long.

   Synonymesrumba