the History of Tango
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The musical essence of Tango
These are danced to several types of music:
- Tango
- Vals (the tango version of waltz)
- Milonga (a related dance that usually has a faster tempo)
- Tango Electronico
- "Alternative Tango," i.e. non-tango music appropriated for use in the dance