De bachata
Example: De bachata is populair op dansfeesten in Nederland.
Definition
"De bachata" is a genre of music and dance originating from the Dominican Republic, characterized by romantic melodies and rhythmic guitar patterns, often popular at dance parties and social gatherings.
Etymology
The term "de bachata" comes from the Spanish word 'bachata,' referring to a style of music and dance that emerged in the rural neighborhoods of the Dominican Republic in the early 20th century. Did you know that bachata was initially considered lower-class music before gaining widespread popularity?
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"De bachata" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Music - (B1) - set 1", containing 102 commonly used words.
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