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oompah

oompah

8.4
Having a strong repeated brass beat that makes people want to dance
  • adjective
  • /ˈuːmpɑː/
translation icon : oompah
  • What an oompah tune!

Examples

  • The music's oompah rhythm filled the hall with energy and excitement.

  • The festival parade featured an oompah band that got everyone clapping along.

  • Her favorite songs have an oompah feel that makes them perfect for dancing.

  • Can you feel the oompah beat in this song?

  • The lively parade featured an oompah band that got everyone dancing.

  • At the festival, the crowd enjoyed the oompah music played by the brass band.

  • His new song has an oompah beat that makes you want to tap your feet.

Synonyms

rhythmic
vsoompah
42 3.6

Having a regular pattern of sounds or movements

is a stronger specific repeated rhythm typical of brass band music

Surface Forms

oompah positive

Etymology

Oompah as an adjective comes from the same sound idea: oom for the 'deep' note and pah for the 'short' beat. That's why we call music oompah when it has a steady brass rhythm that makes you want to dance.