Milonga music of Uruguay
The minlonga was a South American pattern of chant that was renowned during in 1870s. The milonga was originated from an earliest pattern ...
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The
minlonga was a South American pattern of chant that was renowned during in
1870s. The milonga was originated from an earliest pattern of singing regarded
as payade de contrapunto.
source of picture: www.explore-uruguay.com
The
chant was set to an actively 2/4 tempo which often include the musical
improvisation. Over the period, dance steps and other musical influences were
added, finally giving way to the tango. For now the minolnga dance is still use
for dancing but the milonga dancing of today is imitative of tango.