Plena
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plena is a noun meaning (music, uncountable) A style of Puerto Rican music having a highly syncopated rhythm and often satirical lyrics.
Meaning
(music, uncountable) A style of Puerto Rican music having a highly syncopated rhythm and often satirical lyrics.
More Meanings
- (music, countable) A song in this style.
- plural of plenum
Example Sentences
This eclectic group is dedicated to preserving the Puerto Rican traditions of bomba and plena, two drum-focused (and African-derived) forms of traditional dance music.
Word Forms
- plenas
Related Words
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