son

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • A pleasant sound, tone
  • An Afro-Cuban musical form.
  • A musical composition in this form.

Etymology

Derived from Latin sonus (sound, noise, speech) derived from Old Occitan son.

Origin

Old Occitan

son

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