Zamacueca

//ˌzɑməˈkweɪkə// noun

noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An ancient colonial dance and music that originated in the Viceroyalty of Peru, taking its roots from African, Spanish, and Andean rhythms.

Etymology

From Spanish zamacueca.

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