Song style of the Domincan Republic Generally fast in tempo Traditionally played on the Tambora, Guira and Accordion, current ensembles feature a full rhythm section, alto saxophones and trumpets, congas and sometimes drum set
Though dances by this name are found in many countries, the merengue is originally from the Dominican Republic, where it dates back at least to the early 19th century The modern merengue has a notably brisk and snappy 2/4 rhythm, with a flavor very different from the somewhat more flowing Cuban and jaunty Puerto Rican dances The country form, for accordion, tambora drum, metal scraper, and voice, is heard everywhere in the Dominican Republic The big bands like Johnny Ventura's and Felix del Rosario's is often heard at New York concerts
{i} style of music developed in Haiti and the Dominican republic that is characterized by hand drums and percussion instruments; type of Caribbean dance
A baking term used to refer to the shells made from egg white and flavoring, and filled with a sweet filling, or to the egg whites on a pie, and browned in the oven
Couple dance from the Dominican Republic or Haiti, danced throughout Latin America. Originally a folk dance, it has become a ballroom dance, where it is danced with a limping step, the weight always on the same foot. Varieties include the jaleo and juangomero. Dominican merengue music became widely popular in the late 20th century
Songstyle of the Domincan Republic Generally fast in tempo Traditionally played on the Tambora, Guira and Accordian, current ensembles feature a full rhythm section, alto saxophones and trumpets, congas and sometimes drum set