The music of Brazil encompasses various regional music styles influenced by African, European and Amerindian forms. Brazilian music developed some unique and original styles such as "samba, MPB, bossa nova, sertanejo, pagode, tropicália, choro, maracatu, frevo, forró, axé, brega and Brazilian rock and rap"
The musical life of Brazil had some periods like the classical period, the romantic period, the nationalism, the avant-Garden movement and the contemporary.
The Classical Period:
In the classical period, a crucial fator for the changes in the musical life was the arrival of the Portuguese Royal family to Rio de Janeiro in 1808. Before the arrival of the Portuguese Royal Family, Rio de Janeiro was even less important than Minas Gerais but the presence of the Portuguese Royal Family, radically changed this situation.
The Romantic Period:
The romantic period was when the interest of the national composers was focused on the opera. The opera in Brazil was very popular until the middle of the 20th century.
The Nationalism:
The nationalism period was a movement for creating an authentic Brazilian music, with fewer influences of the European culture.
The Contemporary:
The contemporary period is nowadays.
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Brazilian Heavy Metal and Choro (popular music)
The Brazilian Heavy Metal and subgenres originated in the mid 80s with three prominent scenes: Belo Horizonte, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
Choro (popular music) was played by a flute, guitar and "cavaquinho" (a small chordophone with four strings).
Forró and Frevo!
Forró is a trio consisting of zabumba, triangle and an accordeon.
Frevo is a style of music from Olinda and Recife and is always played during the Carnival.
Frevo is a style of music from Olinda and Recife and is always played during the Carnival.
Maracatu and Samba!
Maracatu was played primarily in Recife and Olinda regions during Carnival. It is an Afro-Brazilian tradition.
Samba was originated in Bahia and is an African religious traditions.
Samba was originated in Bahia and is an African religious traditions.
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