(Blog 6) Wikipedia Entry

Here is the post I added to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira  (under the Music Section)

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There are different rhythms or toques that are played by the berimbau inside the roda that will determine the mood and the game to be played.  All of the different rhythms have a history behind them.  Some were invented so the slaves could communicate with each other within the roda without having to say a word (ex. Cavalaria), while others were created to expand Capoeira (ex. Regional de Bimba).  Below is a description of five different rhythms of Capoeira:

Angola: It is the true origin of Capoeira.  It is traditionally the first rhythm to be played in a roda.  Its rhythm requires Capoeiristas to have a game that is slower and closer to the ground.  Capoeiristas usually play with their hands on the ground for most of the game, displaying strength and equilibrium.      

SãoBento Grande: This rhythm is played in almost every roda. It calls for a lot of energy, acrobatic movements, take downs and leg sweeps. 

Iúna: This rhythm is not played often in rodas.  It is usually played in batizados for Mestres and students with higher belts to display all of their abilities.  These abilities might include jumps, flips, hand stands, floreios, etc.  Mestre Bimba is believed to have invented this rhythm and created a sequence of movements called “cintura-desprezada” or “balões cinturados” to go along with it. 

Cavalaria: In Capoeira this rhythm carries the most anxiety and stress.  It is the highest level of alert system in a roda. When Capoeira was still prohibited, this rhythm was played to alert the slaves that the police was coming.  The rhythm imitates the sound of galloping horses. Today it can be played to warn players of the dangers, violence and disagreements inside a roda.   

Idalina: A relaxed, dominant rhythm played with razors and knifes.  Mestre Bimba also invented this rhythm.  Not played in rodas very often.   

Other known rhythms are: São Bento Grande de Bimba, São Bento Pequeño, Samango, Santa Maria, Amazonas, Regional de Bimba, Samba de Roda, Banguela and Miudinho.

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