MUSI 307 Brazil final Flashcards
Explain the evolution of Samba Music
-Began in Bahia in 19th century as semba
-local blocos formed
-in early 20th century, Brazillian government funded these blocks to promote national unity turning them into samba schools
Developed in favelas of Rio
1930s samba schools developed it into form to fit Carnaval parade
Rio style samba = samba carioca, samba batucada = Drum music of the samba parade, batteria = The drummers themselves
Sambadrome
Wen Semba de Roda came to rio, the instruments became more modernized and it got faster
describe the North Region of Brazil
Characterized by indigenous culture. Mostly the Amazon rainforest. People who live their live traditional hunter gatherer lifestyle
describe the Central West region of Brazil
Not very Densely populated. Lots of marsh and farmland
describe the south region of Brazil
Most European influence. People from Spain, Germany and Italy. As well as middle east and Japan
describe the Southeast Region of Brazil
Lots of wealth due to commerce. Also a lot of Poverty. Most densely populated. Balanced between European and African culture
describe Bahia region
Northeast of Bahia balanced between African, European and Indiginous population. Music from here haw influence of all 3
what is Samba Reggae
Brazzilian songstyle from Bahia
Blend of Brazillian samba and Jamaican Raggae
Black pride in Bahia
Prefromed by Blocos during Carnaval Parade
Trio eletrico (truck with power) - flatbed semi with band
what is Capoeira
Dance/ martial art developed by runaway slaves in Brazil who fled to the mountains
Call and response
Percussion
Berimbau (Bow and arrow), Pandeiro, agogo, reco reco, atabaque (conga shaped drum)
what is Frevo
Brazillian songstyle from Recife and Olinda, Pernambuco. Northeast of Brazil
Means frantic or franetic
For Carnaval
Percussion and brass band
Acrobatic dance with roots in Capoeira
what is Maracatu
Brazillian songstyle from Recife and Olinda, Pernambuco
Used for investiture ceremonies of slave leaders
For Carnaval
Reis do Congo
Percussion call and response
Dancers (incl. King and Queen) Charicature
what is Baiao?
Brazillian songstyle from pernambuco
Most often found in popular music
Rural roots
Native american influence - flutes and wooden shakers
African influence - azabumba, call and response
European influence - social dance, pandeiro
Azambumba - shallow drum you can hit with mallet on top and stick underneath
