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CACHUCHA (Spanish). An Andalusian dance, introduced to the theatre by the celebrated Fanny Elssler in the ballet of 'Le diable boiteux,' the music of which is in 3–4 time, and closely resembles the Bolero. The dance-tune was originally sung with a guitar accompaniment. Of the origin of the name nothing certain is known.
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