"contradanza" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: contradanzas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish contradanza. Etymology templates: {{glossary|loanword|Borrowed}} Borrowed, {{bor|en|es|contradanza|||g=|g2=|g3=|id=|lit=|nocat=|pos=|sc=|sort=|tr=|ts=}} Spanish contradanza, {{bor+|en|es|contradanza}} Borrowed from Spanish contradanza Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} contradanza (countable and uncountable, plural contradanzas)
  1. (music) A popular Cuban dance music genre of the 19th century, or a work composed in this genre. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Related terms: contra dance, danzón
    Sense id: en-contradanza-en-noun-DtQ9v0rj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music

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