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Tango - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Tango : (noun)
1: a ballroom dance of Latin-American origin
2: music written in duple time for dancing the tango
(verb)
1: dance a tango
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Tango : \Tan"go\, n.; pl. Tangos. [Sp., a certain dance.]
(a) A difficult dance in two-four time characterized by
graceful posturing, frequent pointing positions, and a
great variety of steps, including the cross step and
turning steps. The dance is of Spanish origin, and is
believed to have been in its original form a part of the
fandango.
(b) Any of various popular forms derived from this.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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