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What is a tonada song?

Tonada is a name used for two types of songs.

1. Traditional songs from Argentina, where it was originated.

2. A type of popular song from Chile.

Tonadas in Argentina

Tonada can be classified as Argentine folk music, and it derives from the Spanish copla. The name seems to have been derived from "tono" (tune), and the lyrics are a way to express oneself emotionally. Some of the most famous argentine tonadas are:

* "Tonada del viejo amor" by Atahualpa Yupanqui

* "La canción de Buenos Aires" by Enrique Santos Discépolo

* "El día que me quieras" by Carlos Gardel

Tonadas in Chile

In Chile, tonadas are an important part of traditional folk music. They are typically composed of a simple melody and a lyrical text that tells a story. Tonadas are usually performed on the guitar and accompanied by singing and dancing. Some of the most famous Chilean tonadas are:

* "La tonada del pobre" by Violeta Parra

* "La tonada del marinero" by Víctor Jara

* "La tonada de Manuel Rodríguez" by Inti-Illimani

Today, tonadas are one of Argentina and Chile's most popular and celebrated forms of music.

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