1. A lively ballroom dance of Caribbean origin, popular in the early 20th century, characterized by a syncopated rhythm and close partnering.
Usage: Also spelled 'beguine'; Historical dance form; Associated with French Caribbean culture, particularly Martinique and Guadeloupe
2. The music or rhythm accompanying the biguine dance, typically in a moderate 2/4 time signature with a distinctive syncopated beat.
Usage: Musical genre; Often used in jazz and popular music

Examples

• The biguine was a favorite dance at Caribbean social gatherings during the 1920s and 1930s.
• Musicians incorporated biguine rhythms into their jazz compositions.
• She learned to dance the biguine at the cultural center.
• The biguine's syncopated beat influenced many Latin American musical styles.
• Cole Porter's 'Begin the Beguine' brought the biguine to international audiences.