Title of piece: “Chacarera del paisano”
Date of recording: late 1970s
Composer/Lyricist: Sixto Palavecino
English Translation: Tony Beckwith
Performer/Instruments: violin, guitar, bombo, vocals
Form: two large sections (primera, segunda) separated by a break
Tempo: lively 6/8-3/4 time

What to Listen for:

  • Two-part sectional form (primera, segunda)
  • Rural-urban conflict in the lyrics
  • Violin dominates the ensemble
  • Use of the signature chacarera rhythm (Ex. 7.2)
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