Composer

:

João Teixeira Guimarães

Genre

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Chamber

Style

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Chamber Music

Average_duration

:

2:38

Maxixe-Choro is a Brazilian musical genre that originated in the late 19th century. It was composed by João Teixeira Guimarães, also known as "João Pernambuco," a Brazilian guitarist and composer. The Maxixe-Choro is a fusion of African rhythms and European melodies, and it is considered one of the most important genres of Brazilian music. The Maxixe-Choro was composed in the early 20th century, and it premiered in Rio de Janeiro in 1910. The genre was popularized by the Brazilian composer Ernesto Nazareth, who incorporated it into his compositions. The Maxixe-Choro is characterized by its syncopated rhythms, which are created by accenting the off-beats. The genre is also known for its improvisational nature, with musicians often adding their own variations to the melody. The Maxixe-Choro is typically composed of three movements: the first movement is a fast-paced introduction, the second movement is a slower, more melodic section, and the third movement is a return to the fast-paced rhythm of the first movement. The genre is typically played on stringed instruments, such as the guitar, cavaquinho, and bandolim, as well as wind instruments, such as the flute and clarinet. The Maxixe-Choro was popularized in Brazil during the early 20th century, and it became a staple of Brazilian music. The genre was also influential in the development of other Brazilian musical genres, such as samba and bossa nova. Today, the Maxixe-Choro remains an important part of Brazilian musical culture, and it is still performed and enjoyed by musicians and audiences around the world.

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