DANCE STYLES

• 1800's
• Vienna
• Johann Strauss
• 3/4 time

• originated in Buenos Aires
• danced by partners in a close embrace
• sharp, quick movements
• 2/4 or 4/4 time

• developed in New York during '60s and '70s
• danced by male and female partners
• similar embrace to Tango but partners will usually just hold hands
• son clava rhythm- either 2:3 or 3:2

• dancers stand in lines all facing the same way
• 4/4 time
• slides in melody and accompaniment
• use of violin and guitar
• regular 4 bar phrases

• Jig=compound time= 6/8
• Reel=simple time=4/4
• fast quaver movement
• simple harmony

• folk dance originated in Punjab region of North India
• male dance, strong energetic steps
• 4/4 time
• use of string and percussion instruments
• makes use of electronic instruments (e.g synthesisers, drum machines)

• Originated in France during WW2
•  common time signature of 4/4
• reverb often added to voice
• backing vocals common
• use of synthesised sounds

• HOUSE-electronic sounds, acid house, repetitive to create a hypnotic feel
• TECHNO-combination of techo, disco and funk music, synths and drum machines
• DRUM 'N' BASS-manipulated beats, strong bass lines, loops
• GARAGE-US Garage, influenced by soul and gospel. UK Garage, faster tempo
• TRANCE-slower tempo, focus on melodic lines
• AMBIENT-focus on timbre and atmospheric feel, longer track lengths

most club dance= 4/4 time 

prominent use of electronic sounds

strong beat

short phrases and repetetive sections