1. plural of cumbia; a style of Latin American music and dance originating in Colombia, characterized by a distinctive rhythm and typically featuring brass instruments and percussion.
Usage: usually plural when referring to multiple songs or dance performances; also used as a mass noun to refer to the genre in general

Examples

• The band played several cumbias at the festival.
• Cumbias are popular throughout Central and South America.
• She learned to dance cumbias from her grandmother.
• The DJ mixed traditional cumbias with modern beats.
• Many cumbias feature call-and-response vocals.