Guaguanco vs. Rumba — What's the Difference?

A subgenre of Cuban rumba, a complex rhythmic music and dance style.

The term rumba may refer to a variety of unrelated music styles. Originally, "rumba" was used as a synonym for "party" in northern Cuba, and by the late 19th century it was used to denote the complex of secular music styles known as Cuban rumba.

A rhythmic dance with Spanish and African elements, originating in Cuba

Dance the rumba

A dance of Cuban origin, combining complex footwork with a pronounced movement of the hips.

A modern ballroom adaptation of this dance.

The music for either of these dances.

A slow-paced Cuban partner dance in 4:4 time.

To dance the rumba.

Syncopated music in duple time for dancing the rumba

A rhythmic syncopated Cuban folk dance in duple time

A ballroom dance based on the Cuban folk dance