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Chamamé is a folkloric music and dance from Argentina’s northeast. It features polka-like rhythms and emotive melodies, often played with accordion and guitar. +
Chamarrita is a folk genre from Uruguay and southern Brazil. It typically uses 3/4 rhythm and expresses rural themes. +
Popular 1920s jazz dance rhythm with syncopated swing, occasionally fused with tango and foxtrot styles in early 20th-century recordings. +
Chotis is a Spanish-origin dance popular in Argentina, performed in 2/4 time. It often reflects Central European influences. +
Cifra is a traditional Argentine musical form where a singer alternates verses with improvised guitar interludes. It is closely related to the payada tradition. +
Clásico refers to classical music or works of enduring cultural significance. It can also denote traditional standards within a specific genre. +
An Afro-Cuban dance and musical genre characterized by a lively 4/4 rhythm, syncopated percussion, and parade-style energy, often adapted into popular Latin American orchestral arrangements. +
Corrido is a Mexican narrative song style often telling heroic or historical stories. It is typically performed with guitars and has a steady, march-like rhythm. +
Corrido polca is a fusion of the Mexican corrido with the rhythm and structure of polka. It combines storytelling with danceable tempo. +
A theatrical form combining the rhythm of a march with the lyrical or humorous structure of a couplet, often used in revues or musical comedy. +
Cueca is a traditional dance of courtship from Chile and Argentina. It is characterized by handkerchief-waving and rhythmic footwork. +
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Danza italiana is a folk or stylized dance reflecting traditional Italian musical forms and regional rhythms. +
A stylized musical form evoking Afro-Argentine or Afro-Caribbean influences, often used in early 20th-century tango-related compositions with rhythmic emphasis and theatrical flair. +
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Estilo is a slow, expressive Argentine vocal form often accompanied by guitar. It is a reflective genre, akin to the payada. +
A lyrical and expressive Argentine folk song form with slow tempo and romantic or nostalgic themes, often blending elements of milonga and zamba in its structure. +
Cuban-influenced musical style found in early tango and popular dance music, often blending elements of son and rumba. +
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Fado is a Portuguese genre known for its melancholic melodies and themes of longing, known as saudade. It is usually accompanied by the Portuguese guitar. +
A traditional Andalusian musical genre rooted in Spanish Romani culture, characterized by passionate singing, rhythmic guitar, clapping, and expressive dance; occasionally fused with tango and Latin American styles. +
Traditional music of Argentina encompassing diverse regional styles such as zamba, chacarera, gato, and cueca, often characterized by acoustic instruments and poetic lyrics. +
Fox bolero is a hybrid genre that combines the slow dance rhythm of foxtrot with the romantic sentiment of bolero. +