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Definition of bhangra

bhangra

/ˈbɑːŋɡrə/
bhan · gra
Plural:bhangras
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• noun

1

A contemporary style of popular dance music developed primarily within the South Asian diaspora in Britain, blending traditional Punjabi rhythms and instrumentation with Western genres such as hip-hop, reggae, and electronic dance music.

Example

"The DJ played a mix of modern bhangra and hip-hop that kept the wedding guests on the dance floor all night."

2

A lively traditional folk dance and music genre originating in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, historically performed to celebrate the spring harvest and characterized by energetic movements and the rhythmic beat of the dhol drum.

Example

"The student cultural association performed a high-energy bhangra routine at the university talent show."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 20th century from Punjabi 'bhāṅgṛā', which originally denoted an energetic folk dance performed by Punjabi farmers to celebrate the spring harvest.

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