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jaleo

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jaleo /haˈleɪəʊ , xaˈleo/
▸ 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’.
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