During much of its history, bachata music was denigrated by Latino/Caribbean society and associated with rural backwardness and delinquency. The typical bachata group consists of five instruments: lead guitar, rhythm guitar, electric bass guitar, bongos and güira.
Historically, bachata music has faced negative perceptions within Latino/Caribbean culture, being associated with rural poverty and criminal activity. A standard bachata band typically features a lead guitar, rhythm guitar, electric bass guitar, bongos, and güira.