bolero
noun
bo·le·ro
bə-ˈler-(ˌ)ō 
-ˈle-rō
plural boleros
1
: a Spanish dance characterized by sharp turns, stamping of the feet, and sudden pauses in a position with one arm arched over the head
also
: music in ³/₄ time for a bolero
2
: a loose waist-length jacket open at the front
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Originally conceived as a bolero, the song has been recorded with a completely new musical arrangement and previously unreleased vocals recorded before his passing in 2016, according to a press release from record label Virgin Music Group.
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 11 July 2025
The trio performs swing tunes and sambas, boleros and musettes along with original compositions.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
For her ceremony, her wedding dress was styled with a lace bolero.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
There are also a few interludes and bits of new music she’s written for different parts of the show, including a flamenco-style arrangement and a piece of a bolero.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
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Natalia Cano, Billboard, 11 July 2025
The trio performs swing tunes and sambas, boleros and musettes along with original compositions.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
For her ceremony, her wedding dress was styled with a lace bolero.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 30 June 2025
There are also a few interludes and bits of new music she’s written for different parts of the show, including a flamenco-style arrangement and a piece of a bolero.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 12 May 2025
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“Bolero.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bolero. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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bolero
noun
bo·le·ro
bə-ˈle(ə)r-ō
plural boleros
1
: a Spanish dance in ¾ time
2
: a waist-length jacket open at the front
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