What is another word for kumina?

Pronunciation: [kjˈuːmɪnə] (IPA)

Kumina is a traditional Jamaican dance and music style, but many people don't realize that it has several synonyms. One common synonym for kumina is "cumina," which is simply a variation of the spelling. Another synonym is "kumuna," which is a similar dance and music style found in Trinidad. Additionally, some people refer to kumina as "bongo music," because of the use of bongo drums in the music. Other synonyms you may encounter include "kumine" and "kumuna drumming." Regardless of the term used, kumina is an important part of Jamaican culture and history, and continues to be celebrated today through both traditional and contemporary performances.

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What are the hypernyms for Kumina?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    traditional music, afro-caribbean music, African diaspora music, African-derived music, Caribbean folk music, Drumming music, Jamaican traditional music.

Related words: Kumina Religion, Kumina Holidays, Kumina Wedding

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