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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Lindy
"Sie tanzten den Lindy bis zum Morgengrauen."
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A lively dance of the 1930s characterized by its energetic swing and improvisational style.
"The couple took to the floor and performed a dazzling Lindy that captivated the audience." - 2
A style of jazz music that accompanies the Lindy Hop dance.
"The band played upbeat tunes perfect for a Lindy, making everyone want to join in."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Lindy' is derived from 'Lindy Hop', a dance that originated in the African American communities of Harlem, New York City, during the late 1920s. The name is often attributed to Charles Lindbergh, whose famous transatlantic flight in 1927 inspired the dance's name as a symbol of freedom and exuberance.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Lindy" is said worldwide
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Lindy
Transliteration: Lindy
"Ils ont dansé le Lindy toute la nuit."
Lindy
Transliteration: Lindy
"Sie tanzten den Lindy bis zum Morgengrauen."
Lindy
Transliteration: Lindy
"Hanno ballato il Lindy per ore."
Lindy
Transliteration: Lindy
"Bailaron el Lindy hasta que amaneció."
Lindy
Transliteration: Lindy
"Eles dançaram o Lindy a noite toda."
लिंडी
Transliteration: Lindi
"उन्होंने पूरी रात लिंडी डांस किया।"
林迪
Transliteration: Líndí
"他们整晚跳林迪舞。"
린디
Transliteration: Rindi
"그들은 밤새 린디를 추었습니다."
リンディ
Transliteration: Rindi
"彼らは一晩中リンディを踊りました。"
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