Date of Award

Spring 5-2022

Degree Type

Dissertation/Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

School

Music

Committee Chair

Dr. Ellen Elder

Committee Chair School

Music

Committee Member 2

Dr. Joseph Brumbeloe

Committee Member 2 School

Music

Committee Member 3

Dr. Michael Bunchman

Committee Member 3 School

Music

Committee Member 4

Dr. Christopher Goertzen

Committee Member 4 School

Music

Committee Member 5

Dr. Elizabeth Moak

Committee Member 5 School

Music

Abstract

The objective of this doctoral project is to understand how Brazilian folkloric rhythms influenced two compositions for piano by Heitor Villa-Lobos (1887-1959): A Lenda do Caboclo [The legend of the caboclo], W. 166, 188, and Ciclo Brasileiro [Brazilian cycle], W. 374. My intent is to describe what these pieces represent, how they can be interpreted through rhythmic analysis, and how Villa-Lobos employs them in his own stylized manner. The discussion will focus on several elements that are found in the traditional Brazilian genres of baião, seresta, choro, maracatu, and frevo. These genres contain distinctive musical styles and rhythms, rich history, and other traits which will be examined. Lastly, other musical aspects linked to the two compositions will be explored, such as performance implications for the pianist.

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