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Latin Music

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1.
Latin pop
Noun

a genre of popular music that incorporates Latin American musical elements and rhythms, often sung in Spanish or Portuguese, and infused with pop music sensibilities

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2.
cho
ro
Noun

a genre of Brazilian instrumental music that combines elements of European folk music with African rhythms, characterized by virtuosic melodies and intricate harmonies

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3.
Latin rock
Noun

a music genre that combines elements of Latin American music, such as salsa or cumbia, with rock music, creating a fusion of styles

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4.
Latin jazz
Noun

a rhythmic fusion of jazz improvisation with Latin American rhythms

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5.
ba
cha
ta
Noun

a Latin music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic, known for its melodic and rhythmic elements, typically featuring romantic lyrics and guitar-based instrumentation

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6.
salsa music
Noun

a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock

Salsa music filled the dance floor with energy and excitement.

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7.
co
rri
do
Noun

a Mexican musical genre that tells stories of real-life events, often featuring accordion, guitar, and brass instrumentation

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8.
ma
ria
chi
Noun

a group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes

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Tejano music
Noun

a genre of music originating in Texas that blends Mexican folk music, polka, country, and rock, often sung in Spanish and characterized by accordion and guitar instrumentation

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10.
boo
ga
loo
Noun

genre of Latin music that originated in the 1960s, blending elements of Latin music, rhythm and blues, and soul, often characterized by lively beats and infectious melodies

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tango
11.
tan
go
Noun

a piece of music written for a South American dance called tango in which a male and female hold hands tightly and walk in the same direction

The orchestra played a passionate tango that had the dancers moving gracefully across the floor.

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re
ggae
ton
Noun

a genre of music with origins in Latin America, characterized by its fusion of reggae, hip hop, and Latin rhythms, often featuring catchy beats, repetitive hooks, and lyrics in Spanish or Spanglish

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samba
13.
sam
ba
Noun

a piece of music that is composed for a fast dance of Brazilian origin called samba

The band played an energetic samba that had everyone dancing with joy.

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14.
cum
bia
Noun

a Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia

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15.
mo
din
ha
Noun

a sentimental and lyrical musical genre that originated in Portugal and became popular in Brazil, featuring solo voice and guitar accompaniment

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axe
16.
ax
e
Noun

a genre of Afro-Brazilian music characterized by vibrant rhythms and uplifting lyrics, often associated with celebration and positive energy

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bossa nova
Noun

a type of Brazilian popular music that is derived from samba but is more melodic, popular in the 1960s

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