Música Brasilis

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Instruments

The information presented in the website is intended to give a panoramic view of the instruments used in association with written music. We cover all instruments, from those used in orchestras to those used in popular music, from the 16th century until today. The contents presented here are originat...

Articles

Articles on Brazilian music history and genres of all times written by specialists.

Games

In the mixer game, the user may change the balance between tracks.

Guided Listening

Listening synchronized with the score. Comments on the work are also provided.

About Brazilian music

1. Colonial period (to 1822). Relatively little is known about art music activities and composition during the first two centuries of Brazilian history. The substantial documentation attesting to important musical activities in Pernambuco (Olinda, Recife) and Salvador, Bahia, was not compiled and...