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Beguine: meaning, definitions and examples

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beguine

 

[ bษชหˆษกiหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค—เฅ€เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beguine

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะตะณั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใ‚ฎใƒณ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท beguine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ beguine

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„๊ธฐ๋„ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠุบูŠู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beguine

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ beguine

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏ”ๅŸบๅฐผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะตะณะธะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ’แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ beguine

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.