Lundu
/ˈlʊn.duː/noun
A Brazilian dance and musical style of Afro-Brazilian origin, historically known for its rhythmic and often sensual movements.
Did you know?In colonial and imperial Brazil, lundu was associated with Afro-Brazilian performance traditions and was sometimes criticized or restricted because of its sensual choreography.
Etymological Timeline
18th Century
Kimbundu
lundu
“A term associated with a dance or musical performance; the precise original sense is not securely documented.”
18th Century
Brazilian Portuguese
lundu
“An Afro-Brazilian dance and song style developing in colonial Brazil.”
Late 18th Century
Portuguese
lundum
“A Brazilian dance or musical number, also recorded under variant spellings.”
19th Century
Brazilian Portuguese
lundu
“A recognized popular and theatrical genre combining African-derived rhythms with Portuguese and Brazilian forms.”
Modern English
English
lundu
“A Brazilian dance and music genre, generally discussed in historical or ethnomusicological contexts.”