milonga Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: M IH0 L AO1 NG G AH0
What Does Milonga Mean?
Milonga is a noun that means A form of music originating in Argentina, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil. It can also mean A dance which accompanies this music.
Milonga Definition (Noun)
- A form of music originating in Argentina, Uruguay, and Southern Brazil.
- A dance which accompanies this music.
Synonyms of Milonga
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Milonga synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Milonga
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Milonga in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
milonga (countable and uncountable, plural milongas)
Origin of Milonga
Borrowed from Spanish milonga, in turn from Brazilian Portuguese milonga (“chant”). Theories connect the word to the nineteenth century slave trade between South America and Africa. The ultimate source is unknown, but may relate to Kimbundu mulonga (“word”), or Kongo nlonga or Punu mulonga (“line, row”) in reference to dancers.