SOUKOUS | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Soukous

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

perhaps from French secouer ‘to shake’

Audio Pronunciation:

Phonetic Spelling: ˈsuːkuːs

Dialects: British English

Definition:

a style of African popular music characterized by syncopated rhythms and intricate contrasting guitar melodies, originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire).

Short Definition:

style of African popular music characterized by syncopated rhythms and intricate contrasting guitar melodies