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Congolese rumba, an Uncommon card
Congolese rumba, also known as African rumba or Rumba Lingala, is a dance music genre originating in the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo and Republic of the Congo and, in particular, the adjacent cities of Kinshasa and Brazzaville.
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Domain
- Nature
- ATK
- 95
- DEF
- 100
- Power
- 195
- Wikipedia reads a year
- 29,000
Power 195 (ATK + DEF): stronger than 95 % of WikiCards cards.
Congolese rumba quiz: 3 questions
Three questions on the Congolese rumba card, the way WikiCards duels ask them. Pick an answer, the facts are just below.
Find the missing word
In December 2021, it was added to the UNESCO list of ______ cultural heritage.
Answer
intangible. In December 2021, it was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. From the Congolese rumba article on Wikipedia.
Which of these Wikipedia articles is read the most in a year?
Answer
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II. Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II 2,500,000 · Coney Island 320,000 · Arctodus 170,000 · Congolese rumba 29,000 Wikipedia reads over a year.
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The facts on the card
The card carries these facts from its Wikipedia article.
- With its rhythms, melodies, and lyrics, Congolese rumba has gained global recognition and remains an integral part of African music heritage.
- In December 2021, it was added to the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage.
- Known for its rhythmic patterns, guitar solos, and emotive vocals, primarily performed in Lingala, the genre is defined by its multilayered, cyclical guitar riffs, a rhythm section anchored by electric bass and percussion, and the sebene: a high-energy instrumental bridge that inspires both dancers and atalaku.
Why it is Uncommon
Rarity in WikiCards follows a year of Wikipedia page views: the most read articles become Epic and Legendary cards. The Congolese rumba article was read about 29,000 times in a year. ATK comes from the length of the article and DEF from its quality, so this card hits with 95 and blocks with 100: each hit it takes is cut by 40 %.
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Credits
Text : Wikipedia, Congolese rumba (revision), CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo : Jeanne Vu Van, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
