History
At first, Tango meant "Music of the Unprivileged". It is a mixture of European immigrants, African slaves, dances, and music styles from native settlers. This eventually became a music genre and dance. Tango is now the musical point of national pride in Argentina. Tango began in between 1890 and 1910 along the Rio de la Plata River. This is the river that separates Argentina from Uruguay. This is when people would start shows and theater performances. Tango is more than dance; it is also music. Many countries participate in Tango, like France, United Kingdom, and even the US. In 1913, tango came to America, arriving in New York city. When it came to American, it was sped up and danced to a faster tempo. It later began to slow down and become more of its original style.
Music style
Tango uses a 2/4 or a 4/4 rhythm with two uplifting beats and two downbeats, The songs consist of two or three parts. These parts are a pattern of ABAB or ABCAC. This style of music relies on beats. It is influenced by jazz music. It changes dynamics and melancholic but intense.
Dance style
Tango is a dance preformed in a counterclockwise manner with a partner. Everyone dances in lines of traffic that cut and flows on the dance floor. The elements of tango are the embrace, walking, figures, dancing codes, and the underlying type of music. It is a traditional ballroom dance.
Sources
“Argentine Tango - History, Elements and Styles.” Www.dancefacts.net, www.dancefacts.net/tango/argentine-tango/.
“A Brief History of Tango.” The Slow Road Luxury Travel Blog, 10 June 2016, www.butterfield.com/get-inspired/brief-history-tango.
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