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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD BERIMBAU

From the quimbundo (an Angolan language) word mbirimbau.
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PRONUNCIATION OF BERIMBAU

berimbau  [Portuguese] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BERIMBAU

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Berimbau is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BERIMBAU MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Berimbau

The berimbau is a single-string percussion instrument, a musical bow, from Brazil. The berimbau's origins are not entirely clear, but there is not much doubt about its African origin, as no Indigenous Brazilian or European people use musical bows, and very similar instruments are played in the southern parts of Africa. The berimbau was eventually incorporated into the practice of the Afro-Brazilian martial art capoeira, the berimbau leads the capoeiristas movement in the roda—the faster the berimbau is playing the faster the capoeirista moves in the game. The instrument is known for being the subject matter of a popular song by Brazilian guitarist Baden Powell, with lyrics by Vinicius de Moraes. The instrument is also a part of Candomblé-de-caboclo tradition.

Definition of berimbau in the English dictionary

The definition of berimbau in the dictionary is a Brazilian single-stringed bowed instrument, used to accompany capoeira.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BERIMBAU


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empresse
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WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BERIMBAU

bergmehl
bergschrund
Bergson
Bergsonian
Bergsonism
bergylt
berhyme
Beria
beribboned
beriberi
Bering
Bering Sea
Bering Strait
beringed
Berio
Beriosova
berk

WORDS THAT END LIKE BERIMBAU

au
bateau
beau
Bissau
bureau
cadeau
chateau
Cocteau
Dessau
Frau
Guinea-Bissau
Libau
nouveau
Palau
Pau
plateau
tableau
tau
Tokelau
Zwickau

Synonyms and antonyms of berimbau in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «berimbau» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BERIMBAU

Find out the translation of berimbau to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of berimbau from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «berimbau» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

berimbau
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

berimbau
570 millions of speakers

English

berimbau
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

berimbau
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

berimbau
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

беримбау
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

berimbau
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

berimbau
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

berimbau
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berimbau
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Berimbau
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ビリンバウ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

berimbau
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Berimbau
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

berimbau
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

berimbau
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिरंबौ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

berimbau
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

berimbau
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

berimbau
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

беримбау
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Berimbau
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

berimbau
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Beribau verwekkd
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

berimbau
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

berimbau
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of berimbau

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BERIMBAU»

The term «berimbau» is quite widely used and occupies the 34.848 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BERIMBAU» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «berimbau» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «berimbau» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about berimbau

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BERIMBAU»

Discover the use of berimbau in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to berimbau and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Berimbau: Soul of Brazilian Music
Throughout, this book engages and analyzes intersections of musical traditions in the Black Atlantic, North American popular music, and the rise of global jazz.
Eric A. Galm, 2010
2
Drum Circle: A Guide to World Percussion
The berimbau (BARE-eem-bow) is a Brazilian musical bow of Angola origin, and is also called the oricongo or aricungo. It adds a unique color to any type of percussion ensemble when featured. Traditionally, it is made from a branch of the  ...
Chalo Eduardo, Frank Kumor, 2001
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Berimbau
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. The berimbau is a single-string percussion instrument, a musical bow, from Brazil.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, John McBrewster, 2010
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I Love My Baby Berimbau: An Introduction to the Berimbau in ...
Many who have played the game have described it as alluring, powerful, and even spiritual. This book describes a little girls' love for the Berimbau, a very special instrument played in Capoeira.
Daphnie Bruno, 2011
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Capoeira: The Essential Guide to Mastering the Art
CABACA CABECADA CABECEIROS CAPA CAPOAEROBICS CAPOEIRA ANGOLA CAPOEIRA REGIONAL CAPOEIRISTA CAVALARIA CAXIXI Hollowed gourd found on berimbau Headbutt Practitioner of the headbutt Basket worn on head ...
Mestre Poncianinho, Ponciano Almeida, 2007
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All about Hand Percussion: Everything You Need to Know to ...
Overview The berimbau (beh-reem-bow*) is most closely associated with the music of Brazil. It is generally accepted as having come from Africa (many specify the area of Angola) with the slave trade. The name is based on the biriba wood that ...
Kalani, 2008
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Articles on Capoeira, Including: Berimbau, Maculel (Dance), ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Hephaestus Books, 2011
8
Ring of Liberation: Deceptive Discourse in Brazilian Capoeira
... a rhymed song form meia-lua de eompasso: 'halt" moon in a compass,' a spinning kick mestre: master, senior capoeira teacher mocambo: fugitive slave community; same as quilombo mocda: coin used to plav the berimbau; same as dobrdo ...
J. Lowell Lewis, 1992
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Blind Memory: Visual Representations of Slavery in England ...
The berimbau has been absorbed across a broad front of Brazilian music. While for purists the berimbau is at its most compelling when heard alongside drums accompanying capoeira performers, it has also found its way into the jazz rock ...
Marcus Wood, 2000
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Samba: Resistance in Motion
There is something deeply sad and mysterious about berimbau music. It is said to be an instrument of communication with the dead. There are various rhythms played for capoeira, and in this century they have been classified and categorized ...
Barbara Browning, 1995

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BERIMBAU»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term berimbau is used in the context of the following news items.
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SPACE Theater in Ukiah to present 'The Sun Goddess and the Mirror'
... Reinhard of Yokayo Taiko on Japanese Taiko drums; and Sean O' Brien playing the berimbau, a Brazilian instrument of African origin. «Ukiah Daily Journal, Jun 15»
2
Silence is the hardest music to make
Wielding a berimbau, Naná plays in a carefree manner for the camera as guests try to enter the hotel in-between shots. He even ushers the ... «Buenos Aires Herald, Jun 15»
3
See the Magic and Power of Brazilian Martial Art Capoeira at the …
... instruments (the Berimbau, the Atabaque, the Pandeiro and the Agogô) which determine the rhythm, pace and style of game that is played. «Huffington Post, Jun 15»
4
Pat Metheny and Lyle Mays' As Falls Wichita took us on a stunning …
Check out this live version from 1982. They stretch the piece out a little, and you get to see the wizardry of Nana Vasconcelos with the berimbau ... «Something Else! Reviews, May 15»
5
Hilliard girl advances to semifinals of national spelling bee
Words such as berimbau – which is a musical instrument from Brazil -- are not usually found in the everyday conversation of students. «Columbus Dispatch, May 15»
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Musician, Educator Dr. Robert Nasta launches “Food for Thought …
... of musical instruments as they relate to food-from hunting bow to berimbau, animal bones to percussion instrument, tree limbs to didgeridu. «Hartford Courant, May 15»
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Billie Holiday's Ageless Art Celebrated With 20 Signature Songs …
Eric Galm, director of the Trinity Samba Ensemble, plays the berimbau in a file photo. Credit Trinity College. Festivities begin with a samba ... «WNPR News, Apr 15»
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Alexis Lamb, Projeto Arcomusical to perform April 24
The music is a cycle of 12 berimbau chamber works, six composed by Lamb and six by NIU School of Music professor Greg Beyer. Lamb and ... «NIU Today, Apr 15»
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Photo: Kamon Lilly's Beautiful and Natural Creations
'Berimbau' by Kamon Lilly. 'Berimbau' is one of many Native-themed works by Kamon Lilly of Arizona. (Kamon Lilly) ... «Indian Country Today Media Network, Apr 15»
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At NIU, Old Instrument Bows With New Music
Next Thursday evening, April 24, the NIU School of Music hosts a program featuring the berimbau. An original cycle of music for the ... «WNIJ and WNIU, Apr 15»

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