cinquillo

English

Etymology

From Spanish cinquillo.

Noun

cinquillo

  1. (music) A type of Latin American musical rhythm consisting of five-beat units.

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Spanish

Etymology

From cinco (five) +‎ -illo.

Noun

cinquillo m (plural cinquillos)

  1. (music) a type of Latin American musical rhythm consisting of five-beat units

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