Central Spain includes the cultural melting pot of Madrid and Castile.
A down-tempo version of jota is common, as well as other dances as fandango, habas verdes, 5/8 charrada.
Tabor pipe (in León) and dulzaina (a small shawm-like instrument) enjoy rich repertoires.
[citation needed] Although dulzaina were popular in the folk music of Castile and León, the instrument is no longer manufactured and has become rare.
Salamanca is home to tuna, a form of serenade played on guitar, bandurria and tambourine, traditionally by students in medieval clothing.