Fanfarra (Cabua-Le-Le)

Sérgio Mendes / Carlinhos Brown

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

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