Latin Music
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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
View Full Definitiona genre of Brazilian instrumental music that combines elements of European folk music with African rhythms, characterized by virtuosic melodies and intricate harmonies
View Full Definitiona music genre that combines elements of Latin American music, such as salsa or cumbia, with rock music, creating a fusion of styles
View Full Definitiona rhythmic fusion of jazz improvisation with Latin American rhythms
View Full Definitiona Latin music genre that originated in the Dominican Republic, known for its melodic and rhythmic elements, typically featuring romantic lyrics and guitar-based instrumentation
View Full Definitiona Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock
Salsa music filled the dance floor with energy and excitement.
View Full Definitiona Mexican musical genre that tells stories of real-life events, often featuring accordion, guitar, and brass instrumentation
View Full Definitiona group of musicians that perform Mexican folk music in a small group usually consisting of trumpeters, guitarists and violinists dressed in traditional costumes
View Full Definitiona 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
View Full Definitiongenre 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
View Full Definitiona 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.
View Full Definitiona 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
View Full Definitiona 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.
View Full Definitiona Latin dance style characterized by its lively rhythm, typically danced in pairs or groups with rhythmic steps and hip movements, originating from Colombia
View Full Definitiona sentimental and lyrical musical genre that originated in Portugal and became popular in Brazil, featuring solo voice and guitar accompaniment
View Full Definitiona genre of Afro-Brazilian music characterized by vibrant rhythms and uplifting lyrics, often associated with celebration and positive energy
View Full Definitiona type of Brazilian popular music that is derived from samba but is more melodic, popular in the 1960s
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