Tamborim
- (tam-boor-eem) |
A
small, shallow hand-held, frame drum played with a flayed stick.
Provides the intricate fricassé chatter within the Bateria.
This section performs perhaps the most complex patterns of the
rhythm, designed to accent the lyrics of the Enredo. |
Pandeiro
- (pahn-day-roo) |
A
hand-held frame drum, similar to a tambourine, but unique in the
manner the jingles are mounted: turned inside for a dry, crisp
sound. Considered by many as a portable "laptop bateria". |
Paradinho
- (pah-rah-jeen-yoo): |
A
tricky maneuver in which the entire Bateria halts for one beat
and kicks right back in for an extremely dramatic effect.
Pioneered by Padre Miguel's Mestre Andre. |
Rainha
da Bateria - (hi-een-yah dah bah-te-ree-ya): |
Literally
"the Queen of Percussion". A principal female dancer
selected to dance at the head of the Bateria. |
Repenique
- (heh-peh-neek) |
A
sharp-pitched tenor drum of the Bateria. Played with one
drumstick and a bare hand. Used by the bateria conductor to cue
musical breaks and to set the tempo. |
Ritmista
- (reet-mee-sta) : |
a
male dancer who also plays a percussion instrument, usually a
pandeiro. Performs intricate dance steps while juggling his
drum. |
Porta-Bandeira
-(por-tah bahn-day-rah): |
A
principal dancer who carries the Escola's flag and is considered
its main representative. Traditionally dressed in an elegant
colonial coutume à la Queen Marie Antoinette. |
Mestre
Sala - (mesh-tree sahl-ah): |
The
Escola's Major Domo. A principal male dancer who performs
alongside the Porta-Bandeira. Elegantly costumed to complement
his partner. |
The
main theme upon which the entire pagent is based upon. The song
of the Escola that tell the story of the Theme. |
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