Meaning of danzón | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Latin-American musical genre originating from Cuba, evolved from contradanza.
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2. A dance style associated with danzón music.
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Examples

“He draws from modernism and its malcontents: Morton Feldman, Olivier Messaien, Thelonious Monk. He pulls heavily from Cuban folk traditions: Changüi, Abakuá, danzón.”

“She leads the Ballet Theater orchestra throughout the run and lends vivid delicacy to the cinematic music, which incorporates traditional instruments and forms like danzón.”

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