About Méringue
Méringue is a music genre that emerged in Haiti. It is usually classed as a form of music of Haiti and Caribbean folk music.
Typical instrumentation includes piano, trumpet, trombone, saxophone, acoustic guitar and bass guitar.
From Wikipedia
Méringue, also called méringue lente or méringue de salon (slow or salon méringue), is a dance music and national symbol in Haiti. It is a string-based style played on the guitar, horn section, piano, and other string instruments unlike the accordion-based merengue, and is generally sung in Haitian Creole and French, as well as in English and Spanish.
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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Méringue.
- ↑ music of Haiti
- ↑ Caribbean folk music
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Frequently asked questions
What is Méringue?
Méringue is a music genre that emerged in Haiti. It is usually classed as a form of music of Haiti and Caribbean folk music.
Where and when did Méringue originate?
Méringue originated in Haiti.