Son-montuno
A more developed style (Arsenio Rodríguez in the 1940s), emphasizing call-and-response, montuno sections, and heavier rhythm — this is the direct ancestor of salsa.
Instruments:
- Tres (often electric or more percussive style)
- Piano (replacing or joining guitar for harmony and “tumbaos”)
- Double Bass
- Bongó
- Congas (a standard addition now)
- Claves
- Maracas & Güiro
- Multiple Trumpets (or full brass section)
👉 Larger conjuntos (bigger ensembles), strong rhythm section.
Dit gedeelte wordt gekenmerkt door een meer open en interactief deel van het lied, waar er een dialoog is tussen de zang en de instrumentalisten, wat leidt tot een meer geïmproviseerd gevoel. De montuno is typisch gebouwd op repetitieve piano- en baspatronen en kan call-and-response zang bevatten.
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