Fanfarra (Cabua-Le-Le)
Sérgio Mendes / Carlinhos Brown
Alternative embedded performance: Fanfarra (Cabua-Le-Le), live performance by Xiong & Friends. The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 RHYTHMWhich percussion pattern can you follow?
Sentence stemI can follow the ___ pattern.
Vocabulary
- drum
- clapping
- repeated
- syncopated
2 TEXTUREHow many rhythmic layers can you hear?
Sentence stemThe texture has ___.
Vocabulary
- one layer
- a few layers
- many layers
- a thick texture
3 DYNAMICSHow does the energy change?
Sentence stemThe music becomes ___.
Vocabulary
- louder
- softer
- more energetic
- calmer
4 TIMBREWhich percussion and vocal sounds stand out most?
Sentence stemI notice the ___ because it sounds ___.
Vocabulary
- drums
- clapping
- lead voice
- group voices
- bright
- deep
5 STRUCTUREWhat changes when a new vocal or percussion section begins?
Sentence stemA new section begins when ___.
Vocabulary
- voices enter
- the rhythm changes
- layers drop out
- the groove returns
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
Music through time
2006 · Brazilian samba-influenced pop
- Medieval500–1400
- Baroque1600–1750
- Classical1750–1820
- Romantic1820–1900
- 20th century1900–2000
- Contemporary2000–present