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History & Music

Merengue

Also called: merengue rhythm

Definition

The rhythmic pulse of the Dominican Republic, one of the two musical influences Davidson blended (with Son Montuno) to shape the Pachanga sound.

Taught in

History 1, a module of Pachanga

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Related moves

  • Pachanga
  • Pachanga Music
  • Charanga
  • Eduardo Davidson
  • Son Cubano
  • On2 (Break on 2)
  • Chachalokafun
  • Line Salsa

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