cha-cha

Thân thiện

The couple performs the cha-cha on the dance floor.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A modern ballroom dance from Latin America: The "cha-cha" is a lively, rhythmic dance characterized by small, quick steps and pronounced swaying or hip movements. It is typically performed to music with a distinct syncopated beat.

2. Verb:

   • To dance the cha-cha: The action of performing this specific Latin American ballroom dance.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • They took first place in the cha-cha competition.
  • The music for the cha-cha has a very recognizable rhythm.

• Verb:

  • We learned to cha-cha in our dance class last week.
  • He cha-chas with incredible energy and style.

Advanced Usage

• "to do the cha-cha": An informal phrase meaning to dance the cha-cha.
  • At the party, everyone got up to do the cha-cha.

Variants and Related Words

• Cha-cha-cha (n): An alternative, fuller name for the dance, emphasizing the triple step rhythm.
  • The dance originated as the cha-cha-cha.

Synonyms

• Dance (n/verb): A general term for moving rhythmically to music.
• Latin dance (n): A category of dances originating from Latin America, which includes the cha-cha.

Related Phrases

• Cha-cha rhythm (n): The specific musical pattern associated with the dance.
  • The band started playing a catchy cha-cha rhythm.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a modern ballroom dance from Latin America; small steps and swaying movements of the hips

Verb

1. dance the cha-cha

Từ đồng nghĩa

• cha-cha-cha