Composer

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Heitor Villa-Lobos

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Compose Date

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1921

Average_duration

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33:40

Movement_count

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9

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A Prole do bebê (9), suite for piano, Book 2 Os bichinhos, A. 180 is a musical composition by the Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos. The suite was composed in 1921 and premiered in Rio de Janeiro in the same year. It is the second book of the suite A Prole do bebê, which is a collection of pieces for piano inspired by the composer's daughter, who was born in 1915. The suite consists of eight movements, each of which is named after a different animal. The movements are: "O gato" (The Cat), "O cachorrinho" (The Little Dog), "O cavalinho" (The Little Horse), "O camundongo" (The Mouse), "O passarinho" (The Little Bird), "O urso" (The Bear), "O papagaio" (The Parrot), and "A pulga" (The Flea). Each movement is characterized by a different mood and musical style. "O gato" is playful and rhythmic, with a syncopated melody that imitates the movements of a cat. "O cachorrinho" is more subdued, with a gentle melody that evokes the loyalty and affection of a dog. "O cavalinho" is lively and energetic, with a galloping rhythm that suggests the movement of a horse. "O camundongo" is light and delicate, with a simple melody that evokes the quick movements of a mouse. "O passarinho" is bright and cheerful, with a lively melody that imitates the chirping of a bird. "O urso" is heavy and lumbering, with a slow and ponderous melody that suggests the weight and power of a bear. "O papagaio" is playful and exotic, with a syncopated melody that imitates the chatter of a parrot. "A pulga" is fast and frenetic, with a rapid and repetitive melody that suggests the quick movements of a flea. Overall, A Prole do bebê (9), suite for piano, Book 2 Os bichinhos, A. 180 is a charming and whimsical collection of pieces that captures the playful spirit of childhood. Villa-Lobos's use of different musical styles and moods in each movement creates a diverse and engaging listening experience.

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