Latin pop
/lˈætɪn pˈɑːp/
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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choro
/kˈoːɹoʊ/
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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Latin rock
/lˈætɪn ɹˈɑːk/
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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Latin jazz
/lˈætɪn dʒˈæz/
noun
a rhythmic fusion of jazz improvisation with Latin American rhythms
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bachata
/bɑːkˈɑːɾə/
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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salsa music
/sˈælsə mjˈuːzɪk/
noun
a Latin American dance music that is influenced by jazz, R&B and rock
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corrido
/kɔːɹˈiːdoʊ/
noun
a Mexican musical genre that tells stories of real-life events, often featuring accordion, guitar, and brass instrumentation
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mariachi
/ˌmɑɹiˈɑtʃi/
noun
traditional Mexican music style characterized by its distinctive instrumentation, featuring trumpets, violins, guitars, and vocals, often performed in colorful attire
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Tejano music
/tᵻhˈɑːnoʊ mjˈuːzɪk/
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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boogaloo
/bˈuːɡɐlˌuː/
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
/ˈtæŋɡoʊ/
noun
a genre of music characterized by its rhythmic and melodic elements, often featuring accordion, guitar, and bandoneon, and associated with Argentine and Uruguayan traditions
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reggaeton
/ˌɹɛɡeɪˈtoʊn/
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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axe
/æksˈeɪ/
noun
a genre of popular music originating in Brazil, characterized by its lively rhythms and fusion of African, Caribbean, and Brazilian musical styles
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samba
/ˈsɑmbə/
noun
a piece of music that is composed for a fast dance of Brazilian origin called samba
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cumbia
/ˈkəmbiə/
noun
a genre of Latin American music characterized by its rhythmic and melodic elements, often featuring accordion and percussion, originating from Colombia
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modinha
/mˈɑːdɪnhə/
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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bossa nova
/bˈɔsə nˈoʊvə/
noun
a type of Brazilian popular music that is derived from samba but is more melodic, popular in the 1960s
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