guaracha

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish guaracha.

Noun

guaracha (countable and uncountable, plural guarachas)

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  1. (music, uncountable) A genre of Cuban popular music with rapid tempo and lyrics.
  2. (music, countable) A piece performed in this style.
    • 2007 February 19, William Neuman, “Amid Squeal of Trains at Times Square, Melody of a Store’s Rebirth”, in New York Times‎:
      “Harry was there to be able to tell us what is the difference between a guaracha and a mambo and what’s the montuno and who is really the top-notch danzón band,” she said.

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡwaˈɾat͡ʃa/
  • Rhymes: -atʃa
  • Syllabification: gua‧ra‧cha

Noun

guaracha f (plural guarachas)

  1. guaracha

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