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habanera

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ha·ba·ne·ra  (häb-nâr, äb-)
n.
1. A slow Cuban dance.
2. The music for this dance, in duple time.
[Spanish (danza) habanera, (dance) of Havana, feminine of habanero; see habanero.]
habanera [ˌhæbəˈnɛərə]
n
1. (Performing Arts / Dancing) a slow Cuban dance in duple time
2. (Music, other) a piece of music composed for or in the rhythm of this dance
[from Spanish danza habanera dance from Havana]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.habanera - music composed in duple time for dancing the habanera
dance music - music to dance to
2.habanera - a Cuban dance in duple time
social dancing - dancing as part of a social occasion
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