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tango Definition

tango (taŋ)

noun pl. -·gos

  1. a dance for couples, originated in South America, with long gliding steps and dips
  2. music for this dance in 2/4 or 4/4 time

Etymology: AmSp

intransitive verb

to dance the tango

tango Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • dance: Alan danced the tango, whilst Becky watched the waltz.
  • learn: Absolute beginners are invited to learn tango at Tango Toolkit weekends.
  • play: And I was listening to these old guys playing tango.
  • do: Pop Quiz: Bedroom Etiquette 13 November 2001 You've just done the horizontal tango.
  • include: It incorporates dance elements of the 1920s period including the tango.
  • see: At the Sunday flea market, you can see the tango performed.

Preposition: for

year: G: I have loved tango for 20 years.

Adjective modifier

  • Argentinean: Featuring a diverse range of musical styles including jazz, Argentinean tango, Brazilian samba, classical, ragtime and Klezmer.
  • Argentinian: There are moments of ( almost ) Massive Attack and others of more traditional Argentinian tango.
  • Argentine: The play is done in a neoclassical ballet style with motifs and elements of the Argentine tango and some jazz and ethno elements.
  • early: The early tango was accompanied by mixes of African drumming rhythms, Spanish and Italian melodies.
  • good: His enthusiasm for the moves and his vivid recreation of a good tango, leave our journalist speechless.
  • argentine: We concentrate on ballroom and latin american dance styles, but also do some salsa, argentine tango, modern jive and much more!

Modifies a noun

  • dancer: Among these was my landlady, who turned out to be a very competent tango dancer.
  • dancing: When looking Finnish tango dancing, I think the Brits simply do not fully understand it.
  • lesson: Also the director mentions that Matt Damon took tango lessons in preparation for Grimm.
  • music: If you have ever wondered what tango music really was like you need to buy this.
  • style: After running the gamut of tango styles in the first act, the company settles down to some serious virtuosity and sizzle.
  • show: Days 10 & 11: Guided city tour and further time to explore and enjoy Buenos Aires, perhaps taking in a tango show.

Noun used with modifier

nuevo: Many of his nuevo tangos have jazz and modern classical influences.

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