Tango

Question	Answer
In what key are most tangos written?	minor
What instruments are in an orquesta tipica?	2 bandoneons, 2 violins, piano,double bass
Describe the rhythmic features of a tango	syncopated with strong accents
Name a famous composer of tangos	Astor Piazzolla
In what type of venue are tangos usually performed?	Ballroom or concert hall
In which city did the tango originate	Buenos Aires
Describe the dance	paired dance, cheek to cheek contact, legs often entwined, improvised around a range of basic steps
name a well known tango	Libertango by Astor Piazzolla
Comment on the harmony in tangos	mainly tonic and dominant chords (I & V)
describe the articulation in tangos	a lot of staccato notes played abruptly to give the music precision
Which style combined tango, classical and jazz?	tango nuevo
Image: bandoneon (image/jpg)	bandoneon

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	Created by C Berthon about 11 years ago