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The “sweet spot” — everything grooves perfectly (vibe descriptor).

Structural

Intro
Verse
Coro-Pregón
Coro-Pregón
- Coro = the Choir, sings a repeating phrase.
- Pregón = the lead singer sings varying or improvised lines
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Montuno
Mambo
Coda

Functional elements

Bomba
Bomba
- Bass: Slides and thumps,
- piano relaxes or drops out.
- Dancing: Despelote, Suelta, Reggaetón
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Masacote
Gear changes
Gears
Presión
Solos
Marcha abajo
Marcha arriba

Textural/Arrangement Elements

Bloques
Bloques

Rhythmic breaks or unison hits played by the whole band, often interrupting the flow to create surprise and tension. These are choreographed and add drama, excitement, and syncopation.
- Interruptive role: The bloque is a sudden, tightly coordinated rhythmic break. It disrupts the ongoing groove ( tumbao, coro, or guías).
- Cue for change: Right after the bloque, the band often launches into a new “gear” (a new rhythmic feel, coro, or piano tumbao). In this sense, the bloque
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Champola
Melaza
Coro-pregon
Mambo (as horn texture)

Vocal

Diana
Estribillo-coro
Pregón
Estribillo

Interpretive / Performative elements

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