paso doble

Variant of pasodoble

pasodoble definition

paso·doble (pä′sō̂ dō̂′ble)

noun pl. pasodobles pa′so·do′bles (-bles)

  1. spirited music played at bullfights during the entrance (paseo) of the bullfighters or during the passes (faena) just before the kill
  2. a lively dance in duple meter based on this
    also paso doble pa′so do′ble

Etymology: Sp, double step

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