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Venezuelan Merengue is one of the important traditional music of Venezuela. Venezuelan Merengue has gained great popularity over the period. This traditional music of Venezuela developed in its true form in Caracas during the 1920’s. Merengue is also known as "merengue atravesaito" in Venezuela.
Emergence of Venezuelan Merengue
Venezuelan Merengue originated in the coastal area of the country and was mainly influenced by the drumming style of the Africans, who resided in this region. However, the prominent musicians of this genre replaced drums with cuatro during the 1950s and 1960s. This gave birth to a new form of Venezuelan Merengue, which became highly acceptable to the flutists.
About Venezuelan Merengue
Venezuelan Merengue is characterized by a unique style. Merengue is identified by its amusing lyrics and short rhythm. Merengue often sounds as 5/8 times but it is actually written by 2/4 times. This quality of this Venezuela music makes it difficult to be identified. People have to master this music form to play it flawlessly. Over the period, many important songs have been created, which are primarily based on the Merengue style. Some of the most popular Merengue songs, which are popular in Venezuela are ‘Merenguito’, ‘El Guapachoso’, ‘El Becerrito’, Cuando me enamoro’, ‘El Becerrito’ and "La Abejita".
Venezuelan Merengue can be described as a product of blending of Danza, polka and tango.
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