Is tango music classical?

Depending on which composer (or arranger) you are talking about, it comes closer to classical music, in degrees. Villoldo cannot be considered classical music, Piazzolla arguably yes. Think of Piazzolla in Argentina like Bartók in South Eastern [European, of course] music. read more

Classical Music Tango [The best] About Tango Tango is a musical type and a dance track. Is binary musical form and compass of two by four. The choreography is complex and the skills of the dancers are celebrated by aficionados. read more

Tango is a style of music in 2 4 or 4 4 time that originated among European immigrant populations of Argentina and Uruguay. It is traditionally played on a solo guitar, guitar duo, or an ensemble, known as the orquesta típica, which includes at least two violins, flute, piano, double bass, and at least two bandoneóns. Sometimes guitars and a clarinet join the ensemble. Tango may be purely instrumental or may include a vocalist. Tango music and dance have become popular throughout the world. read more

Villoldo cannot be considered classical music, Piazzolla arguably yes. Think of Piazzolla in Argentina like Bartók in South Eastern [European, of course] music. But now take a string quartet and make an arrangement of tango music that can sound like Mozart or (more accurately) Schubert. You will be surprised. read more