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habanera

Syllabification: (ha·ba·ne·ra)
Pronunciation: /ˌhäbəˈne(ə)rə, -ˈny(ə)rə/

Definition of habanera

noun

  • a Cuban dance in slow duple time.

Origin:

late 19th century: Spanish, short for danza habanera 'dance of Havana'

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