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habanera

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun habanera has 2 senses
  1. habanera - music composed in duple time for dancing the habanera
    --1 is a kind of
    dance music, danceroom music, ballroom music
  2. habanera - a Cuban dance in duple time
    --2 is a kind of
    social dancing

Definitions from the Web

Habanera

Noun:

1. A style of Cuban dance music derived from the contradanza and accompanied by fervent elements of African and European rhythms.

Sample sentence: The habanera is known for its passionate and lively rhythm, making it a popular dance style in Cuba.

Noun:

2. A type of chili pepper that is typically orange or red and has a fruity, tangy flavor.

Sample sentence: The habanera pepper adds a spicy and distinctive taste to Caribbean dishes.

Noun:

3. A short and catchy melodic phrase that is often repeated throughout a musical piece.

Sample sentence: The composer incorporated a recurring habanera motif in the symphony, creating a memorable musical theme.

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