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Duranguense (also known as pasito duranguense) is a genre of Mexican music. It is popular among the Mexican-American community in the United States. Duranguense is closely related to the Mexican styles of banda and norteño. The main instruments which are held over from banda are the saxophone trombone and bass drum. However what sets the duranguense ensemble apart from banda is the addition of synthesizers to play both melodies and the tuba bassline.