What is another word for tango?

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What is the opposite of tango?

Antonyms of tango include stillness, calmness, passivity, inaction, stagnation.

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Verb / ˈtæŋgəʊ / Another word for tango — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a ballroom dance originating in Argentina and Uruguay, characterized by marked rhythms and sharp turns

dance foxtrot waltz salsa rumba cha-cha samba mambo swing jitterbug boogie-woogie two-step quickstep

Formal

ballroom dance partner dance social dance

Informal

sway shimmy jig boogie

Literary

embrace intertwine pas de deux

stillness calmness passivity inaction stagnation lethargy

Usage note

Tango can refer to the dance itself or the act of dancing it. It often carries connotations of passion and intensity.

'The tango is really a combination of many cultures, though it eventually became the national music of Argentina.' - Yo-Yo Ma
'The tango is a sad thought that is danced.' - Enrique Santos Discépolo
'The tango is a direct expression of something that poets have often tried to state in words: the belief that a fight may be a celebration.' - Jorge Luis Borges

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