About Canción melódica
Canción melódica is a music genre that emerged in Spain and Latin America in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Canción melódica has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Música cebolla.
From Wikipedia
Canción melódica, also known as canción ligera ("light song") is a genre of Spanish-language popular music typically defined by sentimental ballads with light, orchestral arrangements. It grew out of traditional forms Latin music such as bolero, cuplé and copla, and later incorporated strong influences of French chanson and the Italian pop popularized in the Sanremo Music Festival.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Canción melódica.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Canción melódica?
Canción melódica is a music genre that emerged in Spain and Latin America in the 1930s. It is usually classed as a form of pop music.
Where and when did Canción melódica originate?
Canción melódica originated in Spain and Latin America in the 1930s.