Rhumba

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A spirited genre of rhythmic movement known for its lively steps and hip actions that traces its origins to Afro-Cuban influences
2. A vibrant form of music distinguished by its syncopated rhythms that typically encourages energetic dancing, deeply embedded in the cultural fabric of Cuba
3. A lively dance characterized by expressive hip motions rooted in Cuban traditions ; a style of music featuring complex rhythms that inspire dynamic dancing

Etymology: Rhumba is an alternative spelling of rumba, the Cuban music and dance known for its syncopated rhythms. The word was borrowed directly from Spanish, where "rumba" named the Cuban style, so English adopted the foreign term rather than translating it. The same spelling also appears as a verb, meaning to dance the rumba, and it is conjugated like other English verbs: rhumbas, rhumbaing, rhumbaed. The standard spelling is rumba, and the h form is a variant of it.

Synonyms: rumba