Meaning & use
Danzón
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A slow, formal Cuban dance and musical genre, originally derived from European contredanse traditions.
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Couples glided gracefully across the floor to the strains of a danzon.
The danzon remains a beloved genre in Cuban and Mexican ballroom culture.
A note on using this word
The danzón originated in Cuba in the late nineteenth century and later became especially popular in Mexico, particularly in Veracruz.
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