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huapango

huapango

9.8
A lively Mexican folk dance with the music that goes with it
  • noun
  • /wɑːˈpɑːŋɡoʊ/
translation icon : huapango
  • During the festival, many couples danced the huapango, enjoying its lively rhythm and joyful atmosphere.

Examples

  • At the cultural event, the performers showcased the traditional huapango, captivating the audience with their intricate footwork and guitar melodies.

  • It played no Tejano music such as polkas, valses, or huapangos and instead specialized in American big band music.

    Academic text (1999)

  • The vibrant huapango music filled the air, inviting everyone to join in the celebration and dance.

Surface Forms

huapango singular
huapangos plural

Etymology

Huapango likely comes from the Nahuatl parts cuauh- 'wood' and -pan 'on', meaning 'on the wood', and that fits the dance because performers stamp their feet on a wooden platform to make the strong, lively rhythms of the music.