Samba

• What are the two main melodies in "Samba em Preludio"?

  Verse 1 and Verse 2
• What is the theme of the song "Samba em Preludio"?

  It is a sad song about longing for a lost love
• What is the lowest note in the melody line for a female vocal in the song?

  Low E
• What is the vocal range covered in the song?

  A minor tenth
• In what key is "Samba em Preludio" composed?

  B minor
• How does the harmony of "Samba em Preludio" compare to other Bossa Novas?

  Many Bossa Novas are in minor keys
• Does "Samba em Preludio" modulate to different keys?

  No, it stays in the same key
• How is the tempo described at the start of the piece?

  It is very free time, hard to pick out the beat
• What is the tempo of Verse 1?

  Slow tempo
• What is the tempo of Verse 2 until the end of the song?

  Faster tempo
• What expressive technique is used in Verse 1?

  Lots of rubato
• How does the tempo change before Verse 2?

  The tempo almost doubles
• What influences the chords used in "Samba em Preludio"?

  They are influenced by jazz
• What types of chords are prevalent in the piece?

  Extended chords like 7ths, 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths
• What are the main chords based around in "Samba em Preludio"?

  Chords I, II, IV, and V
• What type of chords are occasionally used outside the key signature?

  Chromatic chords like C major and F major
• What types of chords are also present in the harmony?

  Diminished chords and flattened 5th chords
• What does the chord progression create in bars 30-38 of Verse 2?

  A descending chromatic bassline
• How are cadences used in "Samba em Preludio"?

  Each section tends to end with a perfect cadence
• What instruments are used in "Samba em Preludio"?

  Female voice, acoustic bass guitar, and acoustic guitar
• How does the vocal part's pitch compare for a female singer?

  It is low in pitch
• When does the acoustic guitar join in the song?

  At Verse 2
• What technique does the acoustic bass use?

  Double stopping
• How is the acoustic bass tuned?

  Just like an electric bass or double bass
• How does the bass sound in Verse 1?

  It sounds like it is playing 2 parts
• What is the main texture of "Samba em Preludio"?

  Homophonic
• What is the texture of the intro?

  Monophonic
• What type of texture is created in the voice and bass duet of Verse 2?

  Polyphonic with two clear melody lines
• What style of music is "Samba em Preludio" associated with?

  Bossa Nova
• When was "Samba em Preludio" originally written?

  1962
• How does the bass part contribute to the texture?

  It sometimes plays its own melody line
• When was Esperanza Spalding's version released?

  2008
• Who originally wrote "Samba em Preludio"?

  Roberto Baden Powell
• Who wrote the lyrics for "Samba em Preludio"?

  Vinicius de Moraes
• What is the time signature of "Samba em Preludio"?

  4/4 time
• What rhythmic feature is prominent in the piece?

  Lots of syncopated rhythms
• How does the bass play in Verse 1?

  It plays complex rhythms
• What type of rhythm does Verse 2 feature?

  A "standard" bossa nova rhythm
• How does the guitar part contribute to the rhythm?

  It adds rhythmic interest with syncopated and on-beat playing
• How does the vocal part vary its rhythms?

  Using rubato