zapateo

/ˌzɑpəˈteɪoʊ/
noun
  1. A style of Latin American folk dance or music featuring rhythmic foot-stamping, similar to zapateado but often less formal.
    • He learned the zapateo from his grandfather, who had danced it since childhood.
    • The musicians played a lively zapateo that made everyone want to dance.
    • In rural Mexico, the zapateo is a popular dance at community celebrations.
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