Studied by 0 peopleWhich city did choro first appear
Rio de Janeiro
What is the literal meaning of Choro and which language does the word derive from
Lament, from Portuguese. Choro was also the word used to describe the places where it was played
What other musical influences influenced the formation of choro
African (rhythm and texture) and European (melody and harmony). Many different styles of dance - African dances such as the lundu; European dances such as polkas and waltzes, and Latin American dances such as the maxixe and tango. Also influenced by the modhina (Portuguese lyrical song) and folk music.
Traditional instruments in choro and the roles that they play
Cavaquinho - small lute, plays harmony and counter melody
Bandolim - mandolin, pays the melody and countermelody
Guitar - plays the bass and harmony
Pandeiro - tambourine, plays the rhythm
Flute/clarinet - plays the melody
Favoured structures of choro
Rondo and ternary
Textures in choro
Melody and accompaniment. The melody is often improvisatory - decorated and embellished; the accompaniment includes countermelodies from accompanying instruments
Three golden eras of choro
1870-1920; 1940s and 50s; mid 1970s
Where was choro originally performed
In small performing areas, such as small cafés, bars and private homes, in Rio de Janeiro. These gatherings of musicians were called a “roda de choro” (choro circle)
Name given to all the percussion instruments in a samba band collectively
Bateria
What decade did samba become an important genre in Brazil
1920s
What important event each year features the music, singing and dancing of the samba
The Rio Carnival
Tambourine without jingles; played with two sticks
Tamborim
Bass drum
Surdo
Squeaking instrument
Cuíca
Side drum without the snare
Repinique
Side drum with a snare
Caixa
Which instrument is very important and what does it do
The repinique - leads the ensemble in the call and response sections of a samba, known as the paradinha
Shaking instrument
Ganza
Scraping instrument
Reco-reco
Rhythm, metre and tempo in samba
Very syncopated, 2/4, fast energetic tempo
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