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Rhumba Definition & Meaning

rhumba
noun
  1. syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba
  2. a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement
  3. a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance
verb
  1. dance the rhumba

"Rhumba" in song lyrics

See how rhumba is used in real songs:

  • "If we could go to a little Rhumba"
    RZA f/ Beretta 9, Killa Sin, Method Man, Ndira — La Rhumba
  • "Esta bueno, por que esta es La Rhumba"
    RZA f/ Beretta 9, Killa Sin, Method Man, Ndira — La Rhumba
  • "Ven baila conmigo en esta Rhumba"
    RZA f/ Beretta 9, Killa Sin, Method Man, Ndira — La Rhumba

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Frequently asked questions

What does rhumba mean?
syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba a folk dance in duple time that originated in Cuba with Spanish and African elements; features complex footwork and violent movement a ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance dance the rhumba
What part of speech is rhumba?
Rhumba is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does rhumba have?
Rhumba has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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