A diatonic accordion, which is common in many types of traditional folk music. A tambora, which is a two–sided drum (was originally fashioned from old rum bottles). And a güira, which is a metal scraper.
Bachata is a style of dance that originated in the Dominican Republic. It is danced widely all over the world but not identically. The basics to the dance are three-step with a Cuban hip motion, followed by a tap including a hip movement on the 4th beat. ... Bachata is commonly known by many as a very sensual dance.
The traditional instruments of the merengue are the accordian, guitar, tambora, guira, and marimba. The accordian and the guitar are a part of the Spanish influence, while the tambora, guira, and the marimba are the results of the African influences.
