* Cueca: Cueca is the national dance and music of Chile. It is a lively and upbeat dance, typically performed in pairs. Cueca music is often played on guitar, accordion, and percussion.
* Tonada: Tonada is a traditional Chilean folk song. Tonadas are typically sung in a relaxed and sentimental style, and often accompanied by guitar.
* Payada: Payada is a type of improvised poetry, typically sung in a competitive format. Payadores often use guitars to accompany their performances.
Chilean rock and pop music
* Los Prisioneros: Los Prisioneros are one of the most influential rock bands in Chilean history. They formed in the early 1980s and released a number of hit albums, including "La voz de los '80" and "Pateando piedras."
* La Ley: La Ley is another popular Chilean rock band. They formed in the early 1990s and released a number of hit albums, including "Invisible" and "Uno."
* Mon Laferte: Mon Laferte is a Chilean singer-songwriter who has achieved international fame. She has released a number of hit albums, including "Mon Laferte Vol. 1" and "La trenza."
Other popular genres of music in Chile
* Salsa
* Cumbia
* Reggaeton
* Electronic music
* Hip-hop