GCSE Music 

Tango. A paired dance.

 

What? Dramatic, Powerful, Paired Latin Dance.

Where? Buenos Aires, Argentina.

When? Late 1800s, later Tango Nuevo then Electro Tango.

Who? Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel.

Tempo Moderate Tempo.

Rhythm

2 or 4 beats in a bar. Dotted rhythms, syncopated, staccato, accented.

Instruments

Bandoneon (like an accordion).

Strings - violin, cello, guitar, percussion.

The Dance

Paired, passionate, sensual, entwined legs, exaggerated movements, cheek to cheek, close.

Venue / Location - Bars

 

 

AoS3 Tango - Traded Tips

 

Tempo - Medium, steady, consistent tempo.

Rhythm - 2/4 or 4/4. Syncopated dotted rhythms.

Articulation - Strong accents on first beat of bar. Often staccato. (Detached)

Dynamics - Often loud - but can also have quiet 'sensitive' sections.

Expression - Dramatic!

Devices - Rising, dotted bass line.

 

Texture - Melody and accompaniment.

Instruments - Bandoneon, Strings, Piano, Guitar.

Pitch - Varied

Structure - Binary common. Often written as songs with vocal melody.

 

Other...Argentina. Tonality - Minor Key Common.