Siciliana Rhythm

Creator: 
Capela Real, dir Stephen Bull
Description: 

An example of a siciliana rhythm. The siciliana has a lilting rhythm characterized by dotted notes, resembling a slow jig or tarantella, and often in a minor key. It has a loose association with Sicily, evoking pastoral moods in vocal and instrumental music alike.

Contributor: 
Alexandra Burkot
Format: 
.wav
Type: 
Sound
Source: 

Excerpted from Overture in D Major (Abertura in Re Major), Carlos de Seixas, 2nd Movement (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFqu9VtARWI)

Subject: 

classical music, 18th century, rhythm, Italy, baroque, horns

Duration: 
00:00:24
Bit Rate/Frequency: 
128 kpbs