Performances typically feature the Paraguayan Harp (Arpa Paraguaya) for melody and the Spanish guitar for a rhythmic foundation. Lyrics & Themes
Polca Paraguaya (specifically the polca canción or purahéi variant when vocalized). Polca - Paraguaya Linda
It features a unique 6/8 meter that combines ternary and binary rhythms, creating a constant syncopation known as hemiola . often mixing Spanish with Guaraní terms.
The lyrics are an "ode to love and admiration" for a Paraguayan woman, often mixing Spanish with Guaraní terms. Polca - Paraguaya Linda