Tango
noun
A style of dance or a dance to a song in a style that is typically passionate and strong.
He invited her to dance the tango.
noun
A song, piece of music, or rhythm of music that is used for dancing the tango.
The band started to play a tango rhythm.
verb
To dance the tango, a style of dance, with a partner.
The couple tangoed across the dance floor.
noun
The name for the letter 'T' in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
In radio communications, 'T' is spoken as 'Tango'.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
A style of dance or a dance to a song in a style that is typically passionate and strong.
He invited her to dance the tango.
noun
A song, piece of music, or rhythm of music that is used for dancing the tango.
The band started to play a tango rhythm.
verb
To dance the tango, a style of dance, with a partner.
The couple tangoed across the dance floor.
noun
The name for the letter 'T' in the NATO phonetic alphabet.
In radio communications, 'T' is spoken as 'Tango'.
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay, embodying a blend of cultures, including European and African influences.
The Argentine tango has distinct moves that set it apart from other dances.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Tango is often seen as a sensual and intimate dance that requires a strong connection between the dancing partners.
Their intense gaze while dancing the tango captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Dance Etiquette
When at a milonga (tango dance event), it is polite to use a cabeceo (nod) to invite a partner to dance.
He gave her a cabeceo, and she accepted to tango.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay, embodying a blend of cultures, including European and African influences.
The Argentine tango has distinct moves that set it apart from other dances.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Tango is often seen as a sensual and intimate dance that requires a strong connection between the dancing partners.
Their intense gaze while dancing the tango captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Dance Etiquette
When at a milonga (tango dance event), it is polite to use a cabeceo (nod) to invite a partner to dance.
He gave her a cabeceo, and she accepted to tango.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Origin
Tango originated in Argentina and Uruguay, embodying a blend of cultures, including European and African influences.
The Argentine tango has distinct moves that set it apart from other dances.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Tango is often seen as a sensual and intimate dance that requires a strong connection between the dancing partners.
Their intense gaze while dancing the tango captivated the audience.
Pro Tip 3/3Dance Etiquette
When at a milonga (tango dance event), it is polite to use a cabeceo (nod) to invite a partner to dance.
He gave her a cabeceo, and she accepted to tango.
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Smash fear, learn...
More specifically, I want you to feel like you're capable of becoming an excellent long-distance swimmer, a world-class language learner, and a tango champion. And I would like to share my art. If I have an art, it's deconstructing things
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My tango double-life PIPE...
just like this one where scientists researchers musicians artists TED fans lead a tango double life now to the outsiders the tango life is quite mysterious you go to obscure dense holes in the dodgy part of town to listen to
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Cannibal Scorpions vs....
fighting to the death both want to make a meal of the other one which is why they're attacking each other with such ferocity even though it looks like a combination wrestling match tango competition and advanced yoga
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The evolution of animal...
but because in every species, they're the result of a furious evolutionary tango of sex that has been going on for millions of years and will continue for millions of years to come.
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A different way to...
and Argentinian tango. In all of these examples, the underlying rhythm reinforces the basic one-two, but in different ways depending on arrangement and cultural context.
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Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
forming the very essence of the tango and the milonga, in the very same way another instrument just as important as the bandoneon the Spanish guitar.
Video examples
Cannibal Scorpions vs....
a meal of the other one which is why they're attacking each other with such ferocity even though it looks like a combination wrestling match tango competition and advanced yoga class look at this amazing sight one scorpion finds the tiniest and the
Video examples
Smash fear, learn...
More specifically, I want you to feel like you're capable of becoming an excellent long-distance swimmer, a world-class language learner, and a tango champion. And I would like to share my art. If I have an art, it's deconstructing things
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My tango double-life PIPE...
just like this one where scientists researchers musicians artists TED fans lead a tango double life now to the outsiders the tango life is quite mysterious you go to obscure dense holes in the dodgy part of town to listen to
Video examples
Cannibal Scorpions vs....
fighting to the death both want to make a meal of the other one which is why they're attacking each other with such ferocity even though it looks like a combination wrestling match tango competition and advanced yoga
Video examples
Cannibal Scorpions vs....
they're attacking each other with such ferocity even though it looks like a combination wrestling match tango competition and advanced yoga class look at this amazing sight one scorpion finds the tiniest and the
Video examples
The evolution of animal...
but because in every species, they're the result of a furious evolutionary tango of sex that has been going on for millions of years and will continue for millions of years to come.
Video examples
A different way to...
and Argentinian tango. In all of these examples, the underlying rhythm reinforces the basic one-two, but in different ways depending on arrangement and cultural context.
Video examples
Alex Trebek Takes to the...
into yet but maybe later on in life Dancing with women how about the tango have you ever danced the tango no would you like to know that originated in a
Video examples
Alex Trebek Takes to the...
into yet but maybe later on in life Dancing with women tango have you ever danced the tango no would you like to know that originated in a city called
Video examples
Jorge Drexler: Poetry,...
forming the very essence of the tango and the milonga, in the very same way another instrument just as important as the bandoneon the Spanish guitar.
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Quote examples
Nia Jax
Australian Athlete
People who've never played a sport in their life come to WWE and can kick butt. On the other hand, people who've played football or some other professional sport can come here and get in the ring and not do what we do. It's a different tango.
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Mariella Frostrup
British Journalist
When I last looked, there weren't queues of eager guys under 40 hanging outside single ladies' doors begging them to give up work and have their babies. It takes two to tango and the same number, without medical help, to make a child.
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Robert Duvall
American Actor
The money part is one of the most difficult things. Coppola always said I should do a tango movie. If it hadn't been for him, I don't know where we would have gotten the money.
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Ricky Whittle
British Actor
You have to have chemistry - it's acting. I need to make people believe the rumba is about two people in love, and the tango is about passion.
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Jan Vogler
German Musician
I tried to play Piazzolla's 'Grand Tango' at 20 and failed miserably. You need a little experience of life for tango.
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Ian McKeever
British Artist
Everyone should learn to tango in Argentina before they die.
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Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I love tango, and I used to dance when I was young.
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Laurie Hernandez
American Athlete
Honestly, I don't really know the rules of tango!
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Jodie Sweetin
American Actress
I've always wanted to learn the Argentine tango.
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Laura Whitmore
Irish Celebrity
The tango reminds me of movies.
Quote examples
Nia Jax
Australian Athlete
People who've never played a sport in their life come to WWE and can kick butt. On the other hand, people who've played football or some other professional sport can come here and get in the ring and not do what we do. It's a different tango.
Quote examples
Mariella Frostrup
British Journalist
When I last looked, there weren't queues of eager guys under 40 hanging outside single ladies' doors begging them to give up work and have their babies. It takes two to tango and the same number, without medical help, to make a child.
Quote examples
Robert Duvall
American Actor
The money part is one of the most difficult things. Coppola always said I should do a tango movie. If it hadn't been for him, I don't know where we would have gotten the money.
Quote examples
Ricky Whittle
British Actor
You have to have chemistry - it's acting. I need to make people believe the rumba is about two people in love, and the tango is about passion.
Quote examples
Jan Vogler
German Musician
I tried to play Piazzolla's 'Grand Tango' at 20 and failed miserably. You need a little experience of life for tango.
Quote examples
Ian McKeever
British Artist
Everyone should learn to tango in Argentina before they die.
Quote examples
Pope Francis
Argentinian Clergyman
I love tango, and I used to dance when I was young.
Quote examples
Laurie Hernandez
American Athlete
Honestly, I don't really know the rules of tango!
Quote examples
Jodie Sweetin
American Actress
I've always wanted to learn the Argentine tango.
Quote examples
Laura Whitmore
Irish Celebrity
The tango reminds me of movies.
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