Which instrument, a type of button concertina, is central to the sound of tango?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. The bandoneon
- Step 1: The bandoneon came from Germany and found its home in tango. Step 2. Its sound is typical of tango orchestras. Answer: The bandoneon. Why not the others: The others are used in other music.
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