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What type of music did the Spaniards bring to Caribbean?

The Spaniards introduced a wide range of musical styles and practices to the Caribbean, including Spanish folk songs, dances, and instrumental music. They also introduced a new type of guitar, the vihuela, which became popular throughout the region. Other musical innovations introduced by the Spaniards included the use of Afro-Cuban rhythms, the development of new musical genres such as the bolero and the son, and the introduction of musical instruments such as the claves, the maracas, and the güiro.

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