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bamboula

bamboula

1 9.9
A lively gathering with African-style drums and dancing
  • noun
  • /bæmˈbuːlə/
  • Literature
translation icon : bamboula
  • At the vibrant festival, the dancers moved to the infectious beat of the bamboula, bringing the crowd to life.
  • bamboula rhythm

Examples

  • We attended a lively bamboula in New Orleans last weekend.

  • Tourists were invited to join the bamboula and learn traditional dance steps.

  • The sound of drums filled the air as the bamboula brought the whole village together.

  • At the annual festival, a colorful bamboula was held in the main square.

  • The bamboula last night was filled with vibrant music and dance.

  • The children joyfully participated in the bamboula, mimicking the lively drumming and dancing they had watched.

  • During the gathering, everyone joined in the bamboula, showcasing their energy and love for the traditional rhythms.

Synonyms

bamp
vsbamboula
  • US
1 9.9

A lively party with music and dancing

is tied to African-inspired drumming and dance in Caribbean or Creole cultures
goombay
vsbamboula
9.9

A celebration in the Bahamas that has music, dancing, and local food

is a broader Caribbean gathering centred on African-derived drumming and dance

How Lively

bamboula
  • Literature
1 9.9
carnival
30 2.8
festival
178 1.0
party
∞ 1.0
gathering
203 1.0
meeting
∞ 1.0

Surface Forms

bamboula singular
bamboulas plural

Etymology

Bamboula comes from African languages and Caribbean Creole where the same word named a drum and a dance, in other words a 'drum' and a 'dance'. So a bamboula is a lively gathering with strong drumming and energetic dancing.