1. A rhythmic dance and music style originating in Colombia, characterized by African and indigenous influences and typically featuring a distinctive drum pattern.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the cultural tradition; Popular throughout Latin America and among Latin American communities
2. A song or piece of music in the cumbia style.

Examples

• The band played a lively cumbia that got everyone dancing.
• Cumbia music blends African rhythms with Latin American melodies.
• She learned to dance cumbia at a cultural festival.
• The cumbia is one of Colombia's most important musical exports.
• They performed several cumbias during the celebration.
• Cumbia has become popular in many countries across Central and South America.