Pagode (Portuguese pronunciation: [paˈɡɔdʒ(i)]) is a type of music from Brazil that began in Rio de Janeiro. It is a subgenre of samba. The word "pagode" originally meant a celebration that included food, music, dancing, and partying. In 1978, singer Beth Carvalho discovered this music, enjoyed it, and recorded songs by Zeca Pagodinho and others. Over time, many commercial music groups used pagode, often adding common or overused elements. Some people now consider the term "pagode" to be negative, especially when referring to "very commercial pop music" (see Pagode Romântico).

Original pagode began in the early 1980s with the band Fundo de Quintal and the use of new instruments in traditional samba music. The lyrics of pagode reflected a change in samba traditions, using more slang and underground language, similar to older samba songs that were sarcastic or humorous.

The 4-string banjo, introduced mainly by Almir Guineto, has a louder sound than the cavaco. This loudness helped it be heard clearly in samba circles, where many percussion instruments and singers are present. The 4-string banjo is one of the most important instruments in pagode music.

The tan-tan, introduced by sereno, is a more active type of surdo. It is used to keep the main rhythm of samba, often called the "heart of the samba," and is played with the hands.

The hand-repique, introduced by Ubirany, is a percussive instrument used to create rhythmic patterns in music.