Noun: habanera ,ha-bu'neh-ru
- A Cuban dance in duple time
"The sultry habanera captivated the audience at the Latin dance showcase"
- Music composed in duple time for dancing the habanera
"The sultry habanera from 'Carmen' filled the opera house"
Derived forms: habaneras
Type of: dance music, social dancing
Encyclopedia: Habanera