Who wrote La Cumparsita?
Gerardo Matos RodríguezRoberto Firpo
La Cumparsita/Composers
What is the most famous Tango?
La Cumparsita
“La Cumparsita” is often considered the most famous Tango song ever recorded. Ironically, it was not born in the streets of Buenos Aires but in those of Montevideo, Uruguay. In 1917, Gerardo Matos Rodriguez wrote: “La Cumparsita” with the musical flavor of a little march that has given to this song its unique flavor.
What instrument is used in La Cumparsita?
Additional Information
| Series: | Eighth Note Publications |
|---|---|
| Arranged by: | David Marlatt |
| Instrument: | Saxophone |
| Format: | Score & Parts |
| Instrumentation: | Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones (AATB) |
What is the name of tango music?
| Tango | |
|---|---|
| The bandoneon, an accordion-like instrument closely associated with tango | |
| Stylistic origins | Polka contradanza flamenco mazurka contradanse other European music styles candombe Peruvian waltz milonga |
| Cultural origins | Argentina, Uruguay |
| Subgenres |
Where is the famous song La Cumparsita from?
“La cumparsita” (little street procession, a grammatical diminutive of la comparsa) is a tango written in 1916 by the Uruguayan musician Gerardo Matos Rodríguez, with lyrics by Pascual Contursi and Enrique Pedro Maroni. It is among the most famous and recognizable tangos of all time.
Are there different tangos?
Did you know that there were different styles of tango? Well yes and now I will show you with videos of examples of the 5 styles of tango: the Canyegue, the Milonguero, the Tango de Salón, Tango Nuevo, and the Tango de Fantasía.
Who is a famous tango music singer?
He was one of the most influential interpreters of world popular music in the first half of the 20th century. Gardel is the most famous popular tango singer of all time and is recognized throughout the world….
| Carlos Gardel | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Tango |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 1917–1935 |