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Term: Canyengue
Subcategory: General
Definition: The Canyengue is at the root of the tango.  It goes back to the 1900s.  The title means “walk with cadence” and comes from Africa.  The dance is a sensual, rather upbeat performance.  It contains short steps and a strong beat.  Overtime the musical signature of 4x8 was changed to the tango’s musical signature of today of 4x2.

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