Shalakho
Shalakho dance performed by an Armenian dance ensemble "Masis", based in Argentina | |
| Native name | Armenian: շալախո or շալախոյ Azerbaijani: Şalaxo, Şələxo, Şələqoy or Şələküm Bezhta: Шалахо Georgian: შალახო, კინტოური or ბაღდადური Hunzib: Шалахо Tsakhur: Шалахо |
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| Etymology | Unknown |
| Genre | Folk dance |
| Time signature | 6 8 |
| Tempo | allegro, allegro moderato |
| Instrument(s) | barrel organ, clarinet, accordion, garmon, duduk, balaban, zurna |
| Inventor | South Caucasus |
| Origin | Caucasus |
Shalakho (/ʃæləˈkoʊ/ sha-luh-KHAW) is a folk dance performed throughout all of the Caucasus. It's distinguished by its 6
8 time signature and fast-paced, upbeat style.