Tango music
| Tango | |
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The bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument closely associated with tango | |
| Stylistic origins | |
| Cultural origins | Argentina and Uruguay |
| Subgenres | |
| Fusion genres | |
| Tango-rock | |
| Regional scenes | |
| Other topics | |
| Audio sample | |
"Carrillón De La Merced" by Lita Morales in 1957
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Tango (/ˈtæŋɡoʊ/ or /ˈtɑːŋɡoʊ/; Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtaŋgo]) is a style of music in 2
4 or 4
4 time that originated in Uruguay and Argentina among European immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has mainly Spanish, Italian, Gaucho, African, and French cultural roots. It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble, known as the orquesta típica, which includes at least two violins, flute, piano, double bass, and at least two bandoneóns. Sometimes guitars and a clarinet join the ensemble. Tango may be purely instrumental or may include a vocalist. Tango music and dance have become popular throughout the world.