Topic Materials : Area of Study: 4 (Fusions) ‘Samba Em Prelúdio’ from Esperanza

Bossa Nova

A genre of Brazilian music influenced by Samba and North American Jazz, characterized by a slower tempo and softer dynamics.

Syllabic Melody

A melody where each syllable of the lyrics corresponds to a single note.

B minor

The tonality of the piece, emphasizing extended chords and jazz harmony.

Flamenco Guitar Style

Guitar playing style influenced by Flamenco, characterized by intricate fingerpicking and rhythmic strumming.

Monophonic Texture

Texture consisting of a single melodic line, as heard in the opening of the piece with only the bass guitar.

Tremolo Picking

A guitar technique involving rapid alternation between two notes, creating a trembling effect.

Rubato Feel

A sense of freedom in tempo, where the performer can slightly speed up or slow down the music for expressive purposes.

Binary Form

A musical form consisting of two contrasting sections, as seen in the structure of the piece with verse 1&2 and 3&4.

Extended Chords

Chords that go beyond the basic triads, often adding dissonant notes for harmonic richness.

Syncopated Rhythms

Rhythms where the emphasis is placed on off-beats, creating a sense of groove and syncopation in the music.