Faraó (Divindade do Egito)
Olodum
Alternative embedded performance: Margareth Menezes performing Faraó with Olodum. The preferred recording remains linked on YouTube.
First listen
Listen once without writing. What do you notice?
Listen closely
1 PULSECan you move with the strong steady beat?
Sentence stemThe beat feels ___.
Vocabulary
- strong
- steady
- driving
- dance-like
2 TIMBREWhich drum sounds do you notice?
Sentence stemI can hear ___.
Vocabulary
- deep drums
- higher drums
- metal sounds
- many drums
3 RHYTHMDo all the drums play the same rhythm?
Sentence stemThe drums play ___.
Vocabulary
- different rhythms
- together
- repeated patterns
- interlocking parts
4 DYNAMICSWhen does the sound feel biggest?
Sentence stemThe sound grows when ___.
Vocabulary
- more drums join
- the voices enter
- everyone plays
- the chorus returns
5 TEXTUREHow do the voices and drums fit together?
Sentence stemThe voices ___ while the drums ___.
Vocabulary
- sing
- answer
- repeat
- keep the beat
How does this piece make you feel?
There is no right or wrong answer. Which words match your response?
calmexcitedhopefulcuriousjoyfulpowerfulpeacefultensedreamybravethoughtfulenergeticmysteriouscomfortedrestlessproudsadsurprisedupliftedfocused
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1987 · Samba-reggae / bloco afro
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