| 58798 | Beautiful Araguaney, The |
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| Contreras Gomez, Mark |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra |
| Grade: Medium |
| Duration: 3:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5,(2 perc) |
| Comments: Joropo: Colombia and Venezuela. |
| Description: The Araguaney is a bright, flowering tree that is also the national tree of Venezuela, from where this vibrant "joropo" style of song and dance originates. The natural harmonics played by violins imitate a characteristic sound of the Venezuelan and Colombia plains: the whistle, with which the people of the region communicate with each other and call animals, continuing a regional legend known as the whistler or "el silbón." Set in A minor with traditional syncopated rhythms, this lilting piece includes optional percussion for an authentic sound. |