joropo

/xoˈɾopo/; /xoˈɾɔpo/ or /xoˈropo/ (Latin American Spanish)

Definitions

1. noun

a traditional Venezuelan folk dance, characterized by fast, intricate footwork and lively music, often performed in groups.

“During the festival, the musicians started playing the joropo, and the dancers eagerly took to the floor.”

Synonyms

  • polka
  • samba

Antonyms

  • tango
  • waltz