conjunto

con·jun·to

 (kŏn-ho͝on′tō)

n. pl. con·jun·tos

1. A dance band, especially in Latin America.

2. A style of popular dance music originating along the border between Texas and Mexico, characterized by the use of accordion, drums, and 12-string bass guitar and traditionally based on polka, waltz, and bolero rhythms.

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[Spanish, from Latin coniūnctus, past participle of coniungere, to join together; see conjoin.]

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conjunto

(kɒnˈhʌntəʊ)

n

a style of Mexican and Texan music featuring the accordion and traditional Mexican elements

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