bélé
(music, Caribbean) A type of folk drum found on Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia.
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(music, Caribbean) A type of folk drum found on Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia.
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(music, dance, Caribbean) A genre of music and group dance from the Creole cultures of Dominica and other Caribbean islands, in modern times mostly performed to celebrate holidays and special occasions.
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