Beguine: meaning, definitions and examples
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beguine
[ bษชหษกiหn ]
musical style
Beguine is a style of dance and music that originated in the Caribbean, particularly among the French-speaking population of the Lesser Antilles in the early 20th century. It is characterized by a moderate tempo and a smooth, swaying rhythm. The beguine emerged in the 1930s as a popular dance form in Paris and was often associated with the cabaret scene and jazz music. This style has influenced various other forms of music and dance in the tropical regions and remains a symbol of Caribbean culture.
Synonyms
dance, musical genre.
Examples of usage
- They danced the beguine under the stars.
- The band played a lively beguine tune.
- Her movements mirrored the beguine's flowing rhythm.
Translations
Translations of the word "beguine" in other languages:
๐ต๐น beguine
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคเฅเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Beguine
๐ฎ๐ฉ beguine
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะตะณัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ beguine
๐ฏ๐ต ใใฎใณ
๐ซ๐ท beguine
๐ช๐ธ beguine
๐น๐ท beguine
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น๊ธฐ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุบูู
๐จ๐ฟ beguine
๐ธ๐ฐ beguine
๐จ๐ณ ๆฏๅบๅฐผ
๐ธ๐ฎ beguine
๐ฎ๐ธ beguine
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะตะณะธะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ beguine
๐ฒ๐ฝ beguine
Etymology
The term 'beguine' is derived from the French word which refers to a style of music and dance. The name is believed to have originated from the African roots of various music styles combined with European influences during the colonial period in the Caribbean. The beguine gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in Martinique and Guadeloupe, where it was performed in local dance halls. As it spread to Europe, particularly to Paris in the 1930s, the beguine attracted attention from musicians such as Django Reinhardt and eventually became a significant part of the jazz scene. The dance is often associated with a feeling of romance and longing, capturing the essence of Caribbean life.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,078, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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