Cumbia

/kˈʌmbiə/

/ˈkəmbiə/

Cumbia

a Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia

a genre of Latin American music characterized by its rhythmic and melodic elements, often featuring accordion and percussion, originating from Colombia

Examples

1. I love Cumbia.

2. I was listening to some Cumbia.

3. Cumbia is what we call a melting pot genre of music.

4. This is the recognizable backbone of many genres popular around the world, from rock, country, and jazz, to reggae and cumbia.

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