![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There are a variety of choros in both major and minor keys. Structurally, a choro composition usually has three parts, played in a rondo form: AABBACCA, with each section typically in a different key (usually the tonal sequence is: principal key->relative mode->sub-dominant key ). The cavaquinho appears sometimes as a melody instrument, other times as part of the rhythm. These melody instruments are backed by a rhythm section composed of 6-string guitar, 7-string guitar (playing bass lines) and light percussion, such as a pandeiro. Other instruments commonly played in choro are the mandolin, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. Originally choro was played by a trio of flute, guitar and cavaquinho (a small chordophone with four strings). The serenaders who play choros are known as chorões. Choro is considered the first characteristically Brazilian genre of urban popular music. It is characterized by virtuosity, improvisation and subtle modulations, and is full of syncopation and counterpoint. Despite its name, the music often has a fast and happy rhythm. Late 19th century, Rio de Janeiro, BrazilĬhoro (in Portuguese pronounced as /ˈʃoɾu/, "cry" or "lament"), also popularly called chorinho ("little cry" or "little lament"), is an instrumental Brazilian popular music genre which originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. ![]()
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