Associations to the word «Bolero»

Wiktionary

BOLERO, noun. A lively Spanish dance in 3/4 time; also an unrelated slower-tempo dance of Cuban origin, in 2/4 time.
BOLERO, noun. A type of short, buttonless jacket or blouse, open or tied in front and ending at the diaphragm.

Dictionary definition

BOLERO, noun. Music written in the rhythm of the bolero dance.
BOLERO, noun. A short jacket; worn mostly by women.
BOLERO, noun. A Spanish dance in triple time accompanied by guitar and castanets.

Wise words

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