tango

Meanings

• noun

  A social dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay in the late 19th century, characterized by sensuous movements and close contact between partners.

  - "They went to the ballroom to tango."
  - "She learned to tango in Buenos Aires."
  - "The tango is a popular dance in Argentina and Uruguay."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tango
jango , ango , mango

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Variants

List of all variants of tango that leads to same result
tango , tangos , tangoed , tangoing , Tango

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The origin of the word 'tango' is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the African language Bantu or the Argentine slang 'taguaro' which means 'to gather' or 'to meet'.

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Trivia

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1. The tango was originally danced in brothels and bars in Buenos Aires and Montevideo.

2. The tango was popularized outside of Argentina and Uruguay in the early 20th century, with performances by famous dancers such as Rudolf Valentino and Isadore Duncan.

3. The tango was declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009.

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Related Concepts

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1. Argentine tango: A style of tango that originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, characterized by its intricate footwork and dramatic movements.

2. Uruguayan tango: A style of tango that originated in Montevideo, Uruguay, characterized by its slower tempo and more melodic music.

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Culture

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The tango is a dance that has deep cultural significance in Argentina and Uruguay. It is often seen as a symbol of national pride and identity. The dance has been popularized in literature, art, and music, with famous works such as 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse' by Vicente Blasco Ibáñez and 'The Tango Sensation' by Carlos Gardel.

How to Memorize "tango"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a couple dancing the tango in a dimly lit ballroom, with passionate movements and close contact between partners.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tango' with the image of a couple dancing in close proximity, with sensuous and fluid movements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tango is a dance of Argentina, with passionate movements and close contact between partners' to remember the definition of the word.

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