macumba

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.

• 🇵🇹Substantivo que designa um culto religioso brasileiro de origem africana, que combina elementos do vodu com cânticos, rezas recitadas e danças; também designa a música dançante popular derivada dessas práticas religiosas.

1. Afro-Brazilian Religion C1 formal american

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Religião afro-brasileira

2. Followers of the Cult C1 formal american

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Seguidores do culto

3. Popular Dance Music C1 informal american art

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

   • 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.

   🇵🇹Macumba

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• macumba's possessive singular form