| Galerón | |
|---|---|
| Stylistic origins | From the Hispanic tradition. |
| Cultural origins | Spread from Spain to the American colonies |
| Typical instruments | mandolin, cuatro, guitar |
The galerón is a genre of Venezuelan typical song. In general, it is accompanied by mandolin, cuatro, and guitar. It is related to the guajiro (Cuba), torbellino (Colombia), and trova (Puerto Rico).