"mbalax" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: Borrowed from Wolof [Term?], meaning "rhythm". Etymology templates: {{bor|en|wo|}} Wolof [Term?] Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mbalax (uncountable)
  1. (music) A genre of popular dance music chiefly performed in Senegal and The Gambia Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-mbalax-en-noun-zDDLFliL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
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