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Meaning of Rumba | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˈɹʊmbə

Definitions

A slow-paced Cuban partner dance in 4:4 time.

Equivalents

العربية رقصة الرومبا
Čeština rumba
Español rumbear
Suomi rumba rumbata
Français rumba
Magyar rumba
Հայերեն ռումբա
Italiano rumba
日本語 ルンバ
Polski rumba
Português rumba
Русский румба
Svenska rumba
Kiswahili rumba
Tagalog rumba

Examples

“The music of Cuba has had a worldwide influence on forms of song and dance. René Buch who conceived and directed a musical “collage” called “¡Habana!” at the Repertorio Español on East 27th Street, points out the influence on Spain, for example, which received ‘habaneras’ and ‘contradanzas’ from Cuba; in this century, in the 1920's, the “rumba” and such songs as “El Manisero” and “Siboney” made their way north to become part of United States culture.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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