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contradanza

Noun

Meaning

contradanza (countable and uncountable, plural contradanzas)

A popular Cuban dance music genre of the 19th century, or a work composed in this genre.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

An important rhythm of the south region of the Pacific coast is the contradanza (it is used in dance shows, as a result of the striking colours of the costumes). Source: Internet

Trova and Son are styles of traditional Cuban music originating in the province of Oriente that includes influences from Spanish song and dance such as Bolero and contradanza as well as Afro-Cuban rhythm and percussion elements. Source: Internet

The contradanza was popular in Spain and spread throughout Spanish America during the 18th century, where it took on folkloric forms that still exist in Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Panama and Ecuador. Source: Internet

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