Latin American music

Table of Contents

Introduction
History
- Pre-Columbian patterns
- Colonial period (1492–1821)
  - Early European influences
  - Early influences on folk music
- Art music in the national period (1821–present)
  - The 19th century
  - The early 20th century
  - The late 20th century and beyond
Folk and popular music
- Regional styles and genres
- Characteristic instruments

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