Definition of "rhumba" [rhumba]

• Variant of rumba. (noun)

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• "Segments of their routines feature a "rhumba", a drummer's duel, drumstick juggling, exploding flagpoles, and other humorous details."
• "The workouts here each feature one Latin dance style -- cha-cha, salsa, merengue, samba or rhumba."
• "Its style is high in Latin verve: the language of ballet infused with rhumba, tango and salsa, as well as the athleticism of the Brazilian martial art form capoeira."