Mestizo This was originally a racial term but now specifies the incorporation of the two cultures
Contra Dance This dance portrays Europeans in a comical way and exemplifies an anti European thought
Orquesta Tipica Microcosm of European and Latin American mix
Kenas Used in Orquesta Tipica
Candomblé
Copla This and other verse forms in Latin America are often similar to those of Europe since much of the mestizo music is influenced by Europe
Sesquialtera This is a combination of two Western style Times of 3/4 (Waltz Time) and 6/8 Jig Time
Hemiola
Marinera Both this and Yaravi are performed at events throughout Peru they do not have a specific context
Yaravi Both this and Marinera are performed at events throughout Peru they do not have a specific context
Wayno (Huayno) The typical rhythm is between an eighth note linked to two sixteenth notes and an eighth note triplet
Son This is a fast exciting music in direct contrast to that of the Yaravi which speaks about similar topics but is much slower
Fuga
Jaracho Ensemble They are usually composed of three instruments: a harp, A four string guitar and garners
Jarana
Requinto
Huasteco Region
Mariachi Violins, Vihuela, Guitarron, trumpets and guitars
Conjunto Norteños The instrumentation of these groups are accordions, 12 string guitars, bass and drums
Huasteca Ensemble The violin is the lead instrument and this is accompanied by the two guitars a 5 string and an 8 string guitar, In addition this features the Sesquialtera rhythm
Ranchera
Corridos
Pachamama There are many festivals that feature music dedicated to Pachamama and this music is intended to aid to ensure a plentiful harvest
Hocket This is similar to the interlocking seen in much of African music
Akia Normally the Aymara emphasize 'playing as one' but there are some exceptions such as this where individualism is important
Currulao A community dance in which men and women can meet and form relationships
African commonalities
Orixa These African style pieces which utilize many African techniques and even African phrases even though the meanings are usually not known
Samba Schools These schools have grown to immense sizes and now feature bureaucratic leadership structures
The guitar This is alongside other string instruments such as the violin, woodwinds such as the flute as well as brass bands
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