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bolero

/bəˈlɛəroʊ/ /bəˈlɪəroʊ/

Meanings
noun
A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.

Examples :

"The dance teacher explained that while both the Spanish and Cuban bolero involve partners, their rhythms and speeds are quite different. "
music dance culture entertainment

Related Words

Illustration teacher

teacher noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃə/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚ/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"My daughter's teacher is very kind and helpful. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration spanish

spanish verb

/ˈspæn.ɪʃ/

To subject to spanishing, a printing process in which an ink is deposited on the bottoms and sides of depressions formed in a plastic material

"The manufacturer will spanish the dashboard trim to give it a textured, non-slip surface. "

Illustration diaphragm

diaphragm noun

/ˈdaɪəˌfɹæm/

In mammals, a sheet of muscle separating the thorax from the abdomen, contracted and relaxed in respiration to draw air into and expel air from the lungs; also called thoracic diaphragm.

"My grandpa, who has trouble breathing, is working hard to strengthen his diaphragm muscles for better lung function. "

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unrelated adjective

/ˌʌnrɪˈleɪtɪd/ /ˌʌnriˈleɪtɪd/

Not connected or associated

"The holiday started with two unrelated mishaps."

Illustration elegance

elegance noun

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/

Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

"The bride was elegance personified."

Illustration explained

explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

Illustration involve

involve verb

/ɪnˈvɒlv/ /ɪnˈvɑlv/

To roll or fold up; to wind round; to entwine.

"The gardener carefully involved the long hose around the metal post. "

Illustration surprising

surprising verb

/səˈpɹaɪzɪŋ/

To cause (someone) to feel unusually alarmed or delighted by something unexpected.

"It surprises me that I owe twice as much as I thought I did."

Illustration partners

partners noun

/ˈpɑːrtnərz/ /ˈpɑːtnərs/

Someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.

"The students were assigned partners for the science project. "

Illustration rhythms

rhythms noun

/ˈrɪðəmz/

The variation of strong and weak elements (such as duration, accent) of sounds, notably in speech or music, over time; a beat or meter.

"Dance to the rhythm of the music."

Illustration reception

reception noun

/ɹɪˈsɛp.ʃn̩/

The act of receiving.

"The reception of the new student was warm and welcoming. "