Huapango is a type of Mexican music. The name probably comes from the Nahuatl word cuauhpanco, which means "on top of the wood," referring to a wooden platform where dancers perform a style of dance called zapateado. Huapango is performed in different ways. The most common is the classic huapango, played by a group of three musicians called a trio huasteco. Another version is the huapango norteño, played by a group called a conjunto norteño. A third version is the huapango de mariachi, which can be played by a large group of musicians.

Huapango huasteco(son huasteco)

The classical trio huasteco includes a violin, a huapanguera, and a jarana huasteca. The classical huapango has a special rhythm that mixes two-beat and three-beat patterns, which match the detailed movements of the dance. When the musicians sing (in pairs or with a high, soft voice), the violin pauses, and the sound of heels tapping the floor becomes softer. The huapango is performed by men and women dancing as couples. A well-known huapango is El querreque, in which two singers take turns in humorous and lively exchanges.

Huapango arribeño

Huapango arribeño or son arribeño is a type of music played in the central region of Mexico, which includes parts of San Luis Potosí, Querétaro, and Guanajuato. It is traditionally performed using four instruments: the jarana huasteca, the huapanguera, and two violins. The lyrics are usually created on the spot and sung in a style called décimas, which are poems made up of verses. Guillermo Velázquez is a well-known musician who plays this style of music.

Huapango norteño

The huapango norteño is a fast dance in 8. This dance style and rhythm were part of early conjunto norteño music. It is played by northern groups called conjunto norteño. The instruments used in this type of group include accordion, bajo sexto, double bass, drums, and saxophone.

Huapango de mariachi

The huapango in mariachi music has rhythms that change back and forth, similar to those in the son jalisciense. Both major and minor keys are used in the music. A special feature is the use of a high-pitched voice by the singer. Another feature is the use of fast and complex violin parts for the musical introductions and breaks. Famous songs include "Rogaciano el huapanguero," "Cucurrucucú paloma," and "Malagueña."

Huapangoby Moncayo

The Huapango is a classical music composition from 1941 written by José Pablo Moncayo. It was inspired by traditional Veracruz huapangos and the rhythm of the huapango.