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jaleo

Flag: gbEnglishOxford New American Dictionary
jaleo /häˈlāō , hɑˈleɪoʊ /
▸ noun
(plural jaleos)
a lively dance of Andalusian origin, or the music or handclapping which accompanies it.
▪ a fast instrumental chorus in merengue music.
– ORIGIN mid 19th century: Spanish, literally ‘halloo’.