19th-century European Dances Adapted for Machete and Viola: Salon and Concert Music by Cândido Drummond de Vasconcelos

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Abstract

In comparisons made between dances for cavaquinho from Brazil, present in a Brazilian manuscript with music by Mário Álvares (1876-1909), and dances for machete from Portugal, in manuscripts by musicians such as Cândido Drummond de Vasconcelos (fl. 1841-1882/3), it was possible to observe similarities in the type of dances cultivated.

In this context, an investigation was carried out that unites researchers from Portugal and Brazil with the purpose of conducting a comparative study between the manuscripts, in order to define the similarities and differences through a musical analysis of the works of these two active composers throughout the 19th century.

The repertoire present in these manuscripts is quite varied, consisting of waltzes, polkas, square dances, mazurkas, contradanzas, schottisches, dances with geographical indications (e.g., African, Spanish, Turkish, pastoral), maxixes, tangos, among others.

The current study presents some conclusions that aim to contribute to a more complete definition of the rhythms and forms that define the observed dances. Taking into account the social relevance of these dances in an urban context, the study also contemplates a sociological aspect, which seeks to understand the social institutions in which these dances were cultivated and the profile of the musicians who composed and interpreted these compositions.

The participants of this panel have carried out studies in the domain of popular chordophones, in the area of dance, either from a musical analysis perspective or from a sociological perspective.
Original languageEnglish
Pages83
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Event46th World Conference of the International Council for Traditional Music - Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Campolide Campus, Lisbon, Portugal
Duration: 21 Jul 202227 Jul 2022
https://www.ictm2022.org/

Conference

Conference46th World Conference of the International Council for Traditional Music
Abbreviated titleICTM 2022
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityLisbon
Period21/07/2227/07/22
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