What does rhumba mean?
Definitions for rhumba
ˈrʌm bə, ˈrʊm-, ˈrum-; -bə ɪŋrhum·ba
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Princeton's WordNet
rumba, rhumbanoun
syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba
rumba, rhumbanoun
a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement
rumba, rhumbaverb
a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance
rhumba, rumbaverb
dance the rhumba
Wikipedia
Rhumba
Rhumba, also known as ballroom rumba, is a genre of ballroom music and dance that appeared in the East Coast of the United States during the 1930s. It combined American big band music with Afro-Cuban rhythms, primarily the son cubano, but also conga and rumba. Although taking its name from the latter, ballroom rumba differs completely from Cuban rumba in both its music and its dance. Hence, authors prefer the Americanized spelling of the word (rhumba) to distinguish between them.
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rhumba
Rhumba, also spelled rumba, is a genre of ballroom music and dance that originated in Cuba in the late 19th century. The dance typically has a slow tempo and involves sensual hip movements and a series of quick steps. As a music genre, rhumba incorporates elements of Afro-Cuban rhythms and Spanish flamenco.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of rhumba in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of rhumba in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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