The beguine is a musical genre and dance that originated in Martinique and Guadeloupe in the 19th century. It is characterized by its lilting rhythm and syncopated beat, which is often played on the guitar, banjo, or accordion. The beguine was introduced to Trinidad by French settlers in the 18th century, and quickly became a popular genre among Trinidadians. It was often played at parties and other social events, and was even featured in some of the early calypso songs. The beguine's popularity in Trinidad declined somewhat in the 20th century, but it is still occasionally played today.
Mazurka
The mazurka is a Polish folk dance that is characterized by its triple meter and quick tempo. It was introduced to Trinidad by French settlers in the 18th century, and quickly became a popular genre among Trinidadians. The mazurka was often played at balls and other formal social events, and was even featured in some of the early calypso songs. The mazurka's popularity in Trinidad declined somewhat in the 20th century, but it is still occasionally played today.
