rhumba

• Существительное, обозначающее синкопированный музыкальный стиль в двудольном размере, используемый для танца румба, а также сам народный танец, возникший на Кубе с испанскими и африканскими элементами, отличающийся сложной работой ног и энергичными движениями; также бальный танец, произошедший от кубинского народного танца.

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.

   Синкопированная танцевальная музыка

   • 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.

   Синонимыrumba

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.

   Кубинский народный танец

   • 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.

   Синонимыrumba

3. B2formal

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

   Бальный танец

   • 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.

   Синонимыrumba

• Глагол, означающий танцевать румбу — ритмичный бальный танец кубинского происхождения, или двигаться с похожим покачивающимся движением.

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.

   Танцевать румбу

   • 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.

   Синонимыrumba