Huapango
{{short description|Family of Mexican music styles}}
{{More citations needed|date=February 2024}}
{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{lang|es|Huapango|nocat=y}}}}
File:HuapangoAcuarela.JPG in Mexico City]]
{{lang|es|Huapango}} is a family of Mexican music styles. The word likely derives from the Nahuatl word {{lang|nah|cuauhpanco}} that literally means 'on top of the wood', alluding to a wooden platform on which dancers perform {{lang|es|zapateado}} dance steps. It is interpreted in different forms, the most common being the classic {{lang|es|huapango}} interpreted by a trio of musicians ({{lang|es|un trio huasteco}}); the {{lang|es|huapango norteño}} interpreted by a group ({{lang|es|un conjunto norteño}}); and the {{lang|es|huapango de mariachi}}, which can be performed by a large group of musicians.
{{lang|es|Huapango huasteco}} ({{lang|es|son huasteco}})
{{main|Son huasteco}}
{{Listen|filename=Huapango tipico.ogg|title={{lang|es|Huapango típico (son huasteco)|nocat=y}}|{{lang|es|Huapango}} performed by {{lang|es|conjunto huasteco}} | filesize=200 KB}}
The classical {{lang|es|trio huasteco}} brings together a violin, a {{lang|es|huapanguera}} and a {{lang|es|jarana huasteca}}. The classical {{lang|es|huapango}} is characterized by a complex rhythmic structure mixing duple and triple metres which reflect the intricate steps of the dance. When the players sing (in a duet, in a falsetto tone), the violin stops, and the {{lang|es|zapateado}} (the rhythm provided by heels hitting the floor) softens. The {{lang|es|huapango}} is danced by men and women as couples. A very popular {{lang|es|huapango}} is {{lang|es|El querreque}}, in which two singers alternate pert and funny repartées.
{{lang|es|Huapango arribeño}}
Huapango arribeño or son arribeño is a style of music played in the "zona media" region (part of San Luis Potosi, Queretaro and Guanajuato). Traditionally it is played using four instruments (jarana huasteca, huapanguera and two violins). The lyrics are mostly improvised and sung in the style of décimas, or versed poems. Guillermo Velázquez is a popular musician of the style.
{{lang|es|Huapango norteño}}
File:MAPElNorte101.JPG displayed at the Museo de Arte Popular in Mexico City]]
The {{lang|es|huapango norteño}} is a fast dance piece in {{music|time|6|8}}. This dance style and rhythm was included in early {{lang|es|conjunto norteño}}. It is performed by {{lang|es|conjunto norteño}} (northern groups). The instrumentation of this type of ensemble consists of accordion, {{lang|es|bajo sexto}}, double bass, drums and saxophone.
{{lang|es|Huapango de mariachi}}
{{Listen|filename=Huapango mariachi.ogg|title={{lang|es|Huapango de mariachi|nocat=y}}|description={{lang|es|Huapango}} performed by mariachi band | filesize=200 KB}}
The {{lang|es|huapango}} in {{lang|es|mariachi}} has alternating rhythmic patterns similar to the {{lang|es|son jaliscience}}. Both major and minor keys are used. One of the distinctive characteristics is the use of a falsetto by the vocalist. Another characteristic is the use of busy violin passages for the musical introductions and interludes. Famous songs include "Rogaciano el huapanguero", "{{lang|es|Cucurrucucú paloma}}" and "{{lang|es|Malagueña}}".
{{lang|es|Huapango}} by Moncayo
The {{lang|es|Huapango}} is a 1941 classical piece composed by José Pablo Moncayo, using as inspiration several Veracruz huapangos and the huapango rhythm.{{cite web |title=Huapango, José Pablo Moncayo |url=https://www.laphil.com/musicdb/pieces/1956/huapango |website=LA Phil |access-date=3 February 2024 |language=en}}
See also
References
{{reflist}}
{{Music of Mexico|state=collapsed}}
{{Music in Spanish}}