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habanera

ha·ba·ne·ra [ ˌ(h)ä-bə-ˈner-ə]

habanera

noun

[ˌ(h)ä-bə-ˈner-ə]

Definition of habanera

1 : a Cuban dance in slow duple time

2 : the music for the habanera

Recent Examples on the Web

//Carmen long ago sang the habanera and drew her last breath, Aladdin has rolled up his magic carpet until next time.
— Peter Dobrin, Philly.com, "Academy of Music is replacing its lumpy old seats - and, no, you're not getting cup holders," 12 July 2018
//The acts represent various Catalan musical traditions, including Catalan rumba, which is derived from flamenco music, and habanera, a form that curators say is experiencing a revival after years of decline.
— Max Kutner, Smithsonian, "Some of Barcelona’s Most Acclaimed Musicians Will Rock and Rumba Washington D.C.," 27 June 2018
//The music in tango, inspired by African candombe dance, Cuban habanera and Spanish guitars, later evolved to include violins, the accordion, piano, bass, and flute.
— Kristin Braswell, ELLE Decor, "Just In: Buenos Aires Is The New Paris," 19 Mar. 2018
//Sullivan Fortner, from New Orleans, and Chano Domínguez, from Spain, both played habaneras beautifully.
— Brian Seibert, New York Times, "Review: Tapping Out Some New World Rhythms," 5 Mar. 2018

First Known Use of habanera

1878, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for habanera

Spanish (danza) habanera, literally, Havanan dance

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