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cumbia

Music; Classical

The most popular dance rhythm of Colombia and the one that has been the most widely spread throughout Latin America. Cumbia is not a clave-based rhythm, but as with many rhythms can be played "in ...

frevo

Music; Classical

A dance oriented music that emerged in the north east of Brazil (Recife) at the end of the last century. It uses military band instruments, and can be described as a highly syncopated up tempo march.

guajira

Music; Classical

In music it refers to a rythm and style that incorporates a tres guitar or two, maybe piano, and slow, smooth percussion.

vallenato box

Music; Classical

Hand drum mainly used in vallenato orchestration.

campana

Music; Classical

A bell ('cow bell') attached to the timbales-stand or held in one hand, played with a wooden stick. In Salsa it often plays a very steady rhythm (1st and 3rd beat of the measure).

choro

Music; Classical

A musical style closely connected with samba that originated in Rio de Janeiro as a way to play waltzes and polkas. Tempos are usually extremely fast with melodies that emphasize 16th notes.