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Vals vs milonga vs tango

Tango, vals criollo and milonga are three related musical forms, distinguished by meter and by the way each is danced [1][2]. Tango is walked with pauses, vals is danced continuously and turning, and milonga is faster, with rhythmic traspié and little pausing [1][2].

The comparison of vals, milonga and tango is a music topic [1][2]. The three forms differ in meter and in their characteristic manner of dancing [1][2].

Tango is in 2/4 or 4/4 time and is walked with pauses [1][2]. Vals criollo is in 3/4 time and is danced continuously and turning [1][2]. Milonga is in 2/4 time with a habanera-like character, is faster than tango, and is danced with rhythmic traspié and little pausing [1][2].

Music

The three forms differ in meter [1][2]:

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Each form has a distinct dance character [1][2]:

  • Tango is walked with pauses [1][2]
  • Vals criollo is danced continuously and turning [1][2]
  • Milonga is faster and danced with rhythmic traspié and little pausing [1][2]

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