Definition

1. Noun:

   • A Latin American dance: A rhythmic dance of Cuban origin, typically performed by people in a single line, each performing a three-step forward movement followed by a kick.
   • Music for this dance: A piece of music composed in a specific rhythm to accompany the conga dance.

2. Verb:

   • To perform this dance: To dance the conga, especially as part of a line of dancers.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The party guests formed a line to dance the conga.
  • The band played a lively conga.
• Verb:
  • They congaed around the room for hours.

Advanced Usage

• "to lead/start a conga (line)": To be the first person in a line of people performing the dance.
  • He started a conga line at the wedding reception.

Variants and Related Words

• Conga drum (n): A tall, narrow, single-headed drum of Cuban origin, often played with the hands. (Note: This is a related compound term, not the target word itself).
  • The percussionist played the conga drum.

Synonyms

• Noun (for the dance): Line dance (a general term for dances performed in lines).
• Verb: Dance in a line.

Related Idioms/Phrases

• "Conga line": The specific formation of dancers in a single file, characteristic of the dance.
  • The celebration turned into one long conga line.

Noun

1. a Latin American dance of 3 steps and a kick by people in single file
2. music composed for dancing the conga

Verb

1. dance the conga