bélé

noun

A genre of music and group dance from the Creole cultures of Dominica and other Caribbean islands, in modern times mostly performed to celebrate holidays and special occasions.

OriginFrench belle →
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Meanings

noun
  1. CaribbeandanceA genre of music and group dance from the Creole cultures of Dominica and other Caribbean islands, in modern times mostly performed to celebrate holidays and special occasions.
  2. CaribbeanentertainmentA type of folk drum found on Dominica, Martinique and Saint Lucia.

Origin

  1. Frenchbelle
  2. Englishbélé

Possibly from French belle aire, though African origins have been suggested.

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APA

bélé. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/b%C3%A9l%C3%A9

MLA

“bélé.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/b%C3%A9l%C3%A9. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “bélé,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/b%C3%A9l%C3%A9.

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