De salsa
Example: De salsa op het feest zorgde voor een vrolijke sfeer.
Definition
"De salsa" is a lively and rhythmic genre of music and dance originating from Latin America, characterized by vibrant percussion, brass instruments, and energetic movements. It often creates a joyful atmosphere at social gatherings, as in the example phrase where salsa music brightened the party mood.
Etymology
The term "de salsa" comes from the Spanish word 'salsa,' meaning 'sauce.' It was used metaphorically to describe the spicy, flavorful mix of musical styles including Afro-Cuban rhythms and jazz that make up this vibrant genre. Did you know? The name captures how salsa music blends different sounds like ingredients in a sauce.
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"De salsa" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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