Composer

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Eduardo Arolas

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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3:41

"La Cachila" is a tango composition by Argentine composer Eduardo Arolas. It was composed in 1913 and premiered the same year in Buenos Aires. The piece is divided into three movements, each with its own distinct characteristics. The first movement is marked by a slow, mournful melody played on the bandoneon, which is then joined by the piano and violin. The melody is repeated several times, with variations and embellishments added each time. The overall mood of the movement is melancholic and introspective. The second movement is faster and more rhythmic, with a lively melody played on the bandoneon and accompanied by the piano and violin. The rhythm is syncopated, with accents on the off-beats, giving the music a playful, dance-like quality. The melody is repeated several times, with variations and improvisations added each time. The third movement is a return to the slow, mournful melody of the first movement, but with a more elaborate arrangement. The bandoneon plays a more complex melody, with the piano and violin providing counterpoint and accompaniment. The overall mood of the movement is somber and reflective. Overall, "La Cachila" is a classic example of Argentine tango music, with its mix of melancholy and playfulness, its use of the bandoneon as a lead instrument, and its emphasis on rhythm and improvisation. It has become a standard in the tango repertoire and is still performed and recorded by tango musicians around the world.

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