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murga

Definition

The brass and percussion band that accompanies the tuna at Carnival, playing nonstop while the street sings. In Las Tablas each side has its own, and the rivalry between murgas is part of the show.

Example

Calle Arriba's murga played all night.La murga de Calle Arriba sonó toda la noche.

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Los Santos, Herrera
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