The definition of the word "bachata" is similar to the phrase "racous party."
Bachata music is similar to the Blues. According to 17dances.com, "The bachata is sometimes referred to as the blues music of the Dominican Republic. The tempo is usually slow and the lyrics are usually sad.
Bachata music and dance originated in the Dominican Republic. It was usually played at village parties that included food and drink.
Bachata has been performed in brothels, bars, and parties in Santo Domingo. Because of its risqué past, bachata was not accepted or respected by most people until the early 1990's.
The instrument used in bachata music is the guitar.
Recorded in 1961, "Borracho de amor" and "Que será de mi" by José Manuel Calderón are considered to be the first Bachata singles.