"amapiano" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Borrowed from Zulu [Term?] (literally “the pianos”). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|zu|lit=the pianos}} Zulu [Term?] (literally “the pianos”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} amapiano (uncountable)
  1. (music, South Africa) A house music subgenre that emerged in South Africa, often incorporating jazz piano and lounge music. Tags: South-Africa, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres
    Sense id: en-amapiano-en-noun-J3Mk88fk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, South African English Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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