rumba

• Substantivo que designa um estilo musical sincopado em compasso binário e uma dança popular de origem cubana, surgida da influência espanhola e africana, caracterizada por passos complexos e movimentos dinâmicos, que mais tarde se transformou em dança de salão.

A noun referring to a syncopated musical style in duple time, as well as a folk dance originating in Cuba with Spanish and African influences, characterized by complex footwork and dynamic movement, which later evolved into a ballroom dance.

1. Music genreB2formalart

   A syncopated style of music in duple time, originally from Cuba, used for dancing the rumba.

   Rumba

   • The band played a lively rumba that got everyone on the dance floor.
   • She loves listening to traditional Cuban rumba music.
   • The rhythm of the rumba is infectious and energetic.

   Sinônimosrhumba

2. Cuban folk danceB2formalart

   A folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba, blending Spanish and African elements, characterized by complex footwork and energetic movements.

   Dança folclórica cubana

   • The dancers performed a traditional rumba with intricate steps.
   • Rumba is known for its passionate and dramatic style.
   • Learning the rumba requires practice and coordination.

3. B2formalart

   A ballroom dance derived from the Cuban folk dance, adapted for social dancing.

   Dança de salão

   • They won the competition with their flawless rumba routine.
   • The rumba is a popular dance in ballroom competitions.
   • He took lessons to master the slow and sensual rumba.

   Sinônimosrhumba

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de dançar rumba, uma dança latino-americana de ritmo marcado, ou de se mover nesse estilo.

A verb used to indicate the act of dancing the rumba, a rhythmic Latin American dance, or moving in a similar style.

1. Dance the RumbaB2formal

   To perform the rumba, a lively and rhythmic dance of Cuban origin, characterized by hip movements and a syncopated beat.

   Dançar rumba

   • They rumbaed across the dance floor with grace and energy.
   • She learned to rumba during her trip to Cuba.
   • The couple rumbaed all night at the festival.