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*: The period of time from 2005-2010. | *: The period of time from 2005-2010. | ||
* '''A-Melo (Aメロ)''' | * '''A-Melo (Aメロ)''' | ||
*: The first lyrical part of a | *: The first lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the second part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | ||
* '''B-Melo (Bメロ)''' | * '''B-Melo (Bメロ)''' | ||
*: The second lyrical part of a | *: The second lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | ||
* '''boom''' | * '''boom''' | ||
*: A period of time in which para was/is popular. | *: A period of time in which para was/is popular. | ||
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*: A choreography. Short for "furitsuke" (振付 or 振り付け). | *: A choreography. Short for "furitsuke" (振付 or 振り付け). | ||
* '''intro (イントロ)''' | * '''intro (イントロ)''' | ||
*: The part of a | *: The part of a eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. | ||
* '''koushuukai (講習会)''' | * '''koushuukai (講習会)''' | ||
*: A para lesson taught at a club event. | *: A para lesson taught at a club event. |
Revision as of 07:54, 31 January 2021
This is a glossary of terms commonly heard when talking about para dancing and eurobeat.
- 1st boom
- The period of time from 1987-1992.
- 2nd boom
- The period of time from 1993-1995.
- 3rd boom
- The period of time from 1999-2001.
- 4th boom
- The period of time from 2005-2010.
- A-Melo (Aメロ)
- The first lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the second part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- B-Melo (Bメロ)
- The second lyrical part of a eurobeat song, the third part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- boom
- A period of time in which para was/is popular.
- circle
- A group of people who do para together.
- furi (振り)
- A choreography. Short for "furitsuke" (振付 or 振り付け).
- intro (イントロ)
- The part of a eurobeat song in which the synths are playing, the first and last part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression.
- koushuukai (講習会)
- A para lesson taught at a club event.
- manepara (真似パラ)
- "Faking it" when you don't actually know the routine to a song.
- maniac
- An original (unofficial) para routine, usually created by a circle.
- mystery circle
- A group of people dancing in a circle at a para event. Used mostly in Tokyo.
- oripara (オリパラ)
- An original (unofficial) para routine, usually created by an individual.
- otachidai (お立ち台)
- A raised stage in a club. Generally reserved for dancers who are well-known and/or know a lot of routines.
- paralist
- A person who dances para.
- parapara (パラパラ)
- Para danced to eurobeat music.
- sabi (サビ)
- The chorus of a eurobeat song, the fourth part of the typical Intro → A-Melo → B-Melo → Sabi → Intro progression. Origin uncertain, but likely comes from "wasabi," in the sense that "even a little leaves a lasting impression."
- techpara (テクパラ)
- Para danced to hyper techno or eurodance music.
- trapara or torapara (トラパラ)
- Para danced to trance music.
- wangan (湾岸)
- Choreography that came from the clubs around Tokyo Bay around 1993.
- yatou (野党)
- Techpara choreographies from maniac sources, such as Hi-Cross. Literally "opposition party."
- yogore (ヨゴレ)
- Para choreography set to dance pop music. Used mostly in Kansai.
- yotou (与党)
- Techpara choreographies from commercial or official club sources, such as Starfire or SEF. Literally "ruling party."