Samba Em Preludio Flashcards
What genre did Bossa Nova evolve from?
Brazilian Samba
Bossa Nova emerged in the 1960s through a fusion with cool west coast jazz.
How does the rhythm of Bossa Nova compare to Samba?
Bossa Nova rhythm is a simpler version of a samba pattern
Clapping both rhythms can help compare their differences.
What is the term used to describe the free tempo at the start of a piece?
Rubato
This term indicates a free, improvised introduction.
What is the tonality of the music discussed?
B minor
The music primarily stays within this tonality with occasional chromatic notes.
What are the two main concepts of harmony mentioned?
Extended chords and altered chords
Understanding these concepts is essential for harmonic analysis.
What does an extended chord include?
A basic triad with a 7th above the root
Example: Chord ‘A’ is extended only.
What is an altered chord?
A chord where one of the elements is adjusted
Example: Chord ‘B’ is both extended and altered, with the 5th flattened.
List typical extensions of chords.
- 7th
- 9th
- 11th
- 13th
These extensions add complexity to chord structures.
What are common alterations made to chords?
- Sharpened 5th
- Flattened 5th
- Sharpened 9th
- Flattened 9th
These alterations change the character of the chord.
What is the melodic movement described in the piece?
Conjunct, or moving by small steps
The melody is developed using sequences and rhythmic variations.
What is the texture of the opening of the piece?
Monophonic
Only the bass plays during the rubato, improvised introduction.
What type of texture characterizes the remainder of the song?
Homophonic
This includes melody and accompaniment, except for a specific contrapuntal section.
What section of the song is described as contrapuntal?
Between bars 89 and 104
This section contrasts with the homophonic texture of the rest of the piece.
What is the structure of the piece?
Song structure
It includes an intro, verses, a guitar solo, and a coda.
What type of chords are used regularly to form melodies?
Broken chords
This technique derives the melody from the chord being played in the accompaniment.
What does the term ‘syllabic’ refer to in the context of the piece?
The word setting is syllabic
This means that each syllable of text corresponds to a single note.
What genre did Bossa Nova evolve from?
Brazilian Samba
Bossa Nova emerged in the 1960s through a fusion with cool west coast jazz.
How does the rhythm of Bossa Nova compare to Samba?
Bossa Nova rhythm is a simpler version of a samba pattern
Clapping both rhythms can help compare their differences.
What is the term used to describe the free tempo at the start of a piece?
Rubato
This term indicates a free, improvised introduction.
What is the tonality of the music discussed?
B minor
The music primarily stays within this tonality with occasional chromatic notes.
What are the two main concepts of harmony mentioned?
Extended chords and altered chords
Understanding these concepts is essential for harmonic analysis.
What does an extended chord include?
A basic triad with a 7th above the root
Example: Chord ‘A’ is extended only.
What is an altered chord?
A chord where one of the elements is adjusted
Example: Chord ‘B’ is both extended and altered, with the 5th flattened.
List typical extensions of chords.
- 7th
- 9th
- 11th
- 13th
These extensions add complexity to chord structures.
