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Frevo describes is a wide range of musical styles originating from Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, all of which are traditionally associated with Brazilian Carnival. The word "frevo" is said to come frever, a working class dialectal way of pronouncing the Portuguese word ferver (to boil).
Frevo Dancing
Frevo dancers, called passistas, usually wear bright, shiny, multi-coloured costumes and carry small umbrellas. The dancing itself features very high jumps. The image of the passista is one of the most prominent icons of the carnaval of Pernambuco.
Frevo-de-Rua
Frevo-de-Rua, the most common meaning of the word "frevo", is an instrumental style, played in a fiery fast tempo with brass instruments, namely trumpets, trombones, saxophones and tuba. It is frequently perceived by American ears as resembling Polka.
Frevo-de-Rua bands can often be found playing during soccer matches in Recife, forming a sort of pep band. A well-known Frevo-de-Rua tune is called "Vassourinhas". A famous conductor in this style is Mestre Duda.
Frevo de Bloco
Frevo de Bloco is sung and string instruments. Capiba was the most famous composer in this style.
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