The violin bow is very important because it’s what makes the instrument create music. The bow structure play a huge role in the sound created, therefore, if it was changed the sound would be completely different. Throughout history the violin has remained pretty much the same though the violin bow was altered multiple time in order for the performer to create the sound they desire.Overall the history of the violin bow is split into three periods, Baroque, Classical, and Modern. During the baroque
Brazilwood was not nearly as profitable as the silk and spices in India, which made the Portuguese disregard Brazil until 1533. Yet, there were some settlers spread out throughout the land who tried to profit from brazilwood. It was until after 1533 when the Portuguese started to permanently settle in Brazil; the Portuguese had a sudden interest in Brazil because
They also discovered the brazilwood tree which produced a valuable red dye. They wanted to harvest it. They referred to the natives as Indians and discovered they practiced cannibalism. According to Dictionary.com, cannibalism is defined as “the eating of human flesh by another human being.” The desire of the Portuguese settlers to harvest Brazil’s brazilwood tree and other resources caused tribal war between the natives and the Europeans;
the Portuguese had a sudden interest in Brazil because of French and Spanish invaders, and because of the economic downfall that was taking place in India. The Spanish were succeeding in Peru, which in turn made the Portuguese bitter, but the Portuguese still believed that Brazil had a value yet to be discovered. The thriving of Brazil finally came with the introduction of sugarcane during the mid-sixteenth century, but the Portuguese did not see much success until after 1570. Sugarcane trade
Brazil is a unique and beautiful place. It is by the Atlantic ocean. “Brazil is the largest and most populous place nation of the region, drawing on it industry, agriculture and mineral wealth to become an economic powerhouse-the-fastest-growing nation after post-world war II Japan, of the twentieth century (streissguth 4)” Brazil has a unique physical geography, a beautiful climate, and a interesting and strong government and economy, a unique culture and many interesting facts. There are three
continent of South America. Brazil was inhabited by numerous tribal nations prior to the landing of traveler Pedro Alvares Cabral in 1500. Brazil current Constitution formulated in 1988, defines it as a federal republic. The word “brazil” comes from brazilwood, a tree that once grew plentifully along the Brazilian coast. Before the arrival of Europeans, the boundaries between these groups and their subgroups were marked by wars that arose from difference in culture, language
first two settlements, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro were located on the plain. Today roughly 45 million Brazilians call the plain their home (Kent 236). During the early years of colonization, tropical broadleaf forests and brazilwood tree were extensively logged. The Brazilwood could be used as a rich red dye, which became the colony’s first significant export. However, by the end of colonial period, forests were largely nonexistent (Kent 237). This led the colonists to seek another alternative export
on Brazil’s founding and history up until present. When the Portuguese were blown off course to Asia onto the coasts of Brazil in 1500, the Portuguese knew they had found a land filled with opportunities. The main attraction was the abundance of brazilwood which could be used for manufacturing luxurious fabrics in Europe. Over the centuries, exploration led to the discovery of more resources such as sugar, coffee, and precious metals that had made it a sought after country for colonization. Even to
The violoncello, or more commonly known as the cello, is often referred to as the tenor of the string family. The name ‘violoncello’ literally means “little violone”- where ‘one’ means big and ‘cello’ means little. The violone was the lowest-pitched instrument of the Viol family. By the end of the 19th century, the term “violincello” has been more or less replaced with “cello”. The cello has four strings, tuned in relations of perfect 5ths. This fact is derived from the phenomenon of the overtone
The greatest footballing country on the planet is Brazil. Brazil is a country that wins 80% of its football matches. They have a record five Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cups, eight Confederação Sul-Americana de Futebol (CONMEBOL) Copa Ameríca titles, and three FIFA Confederations Cup titles have created a football giant. How did a country on the periphery like Brazil become so dominant? What were the patterns of continuity and change that created this footballing
voyage commissioned by the Portuguese crown and returned home with a cargo of hard, reddish wood. The wood was similar to an East Indian variety called pau brasil, which was then popular in Europe for making cabinets and violin bows. Pau brasil (brazilwood), the first product to be exploited by the Portuguese in this new territory, is the origin of the country's name, Brazil (Ramaworldtours.com, 2014). Brazil is characterized by a diverse culture and geography, and historically it has been the source