EntityQ282131· pop 36· linked from 838 articlesmerengueSign in to savemusic genre originating in the Dominican RepublicKey factsCultural originsMid-19th century, Cibao , Dominican Republicvia Wikipedia infoboxArticleMerengue rhythmNationalistic and patriotic songsRead full article (203 paragraphs)Connectionsstring instrumentEntityPeruvian waltzEntityCategories1980s in Latin music1990s in Latin music2000s in Latin musicCulture of the Dominican RepublicDominican styles of musicFolklore of the Dominican RepublicLatin American folk musicMerengue musicMusic of the Dominican RepublicTropical music