danzón
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Traditional Cuban dance with a slow, formal beat and elegant movements
- noun
- /dænˈzoʊn/
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danzón
- The danzón is one of the most beautiful Cuban dances.
Examples
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She learned the steps of the danzón from her grandparents.
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Many couples enjoy dancing the danzón at cultural festivals in Cuba.
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The orchestra performed a beautiful danzón that captivated the audience.
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They performed a lovely danzón at the festival.
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The dancers gracefully performed a danzón under the soft glow of the ballroom lights.
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Every Saturday night, the community gathers to enjoy the lively sounds of danzón music.
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Young couples practice their danzón steps in preparation for the upcoming dance competition.
How Formal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Danzón comes from the Spanish word danza ('dance') plus the ending -ón, which makes it a 'big' or 'grand' dance. So a danzón is a slow, formal, and elegant Cuban dance.