La Cumparsita
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Title
La Cumparsita
Subject
Tango Music
Description
While this piece of music was written in 1916, it was not until 1924 when words were added that this piece of music became a hit. However, it was still popular without lyrics, as seen by this 1932 version. It has become a well known tango today.
Creator
Gerardo Matos RodrÃguez and Roberto Firpo. Pascual Contursi later wrote lyrics to accompany.
Source
Not Certain
Publisher
Julio de Caro Orchestra
Date
1932, Buenos Aires
Contributor
Julio de Caro Orchestra
Rights
The file has been placed in the public domain according to Uruguayan law. At least 50 years have passed since the author's death, and 70 years since interpretation.
Relation
-
Format
.ogg file
Language
Not Applicable, but Spanish lyrics in lyrical adaptations.
Type
Entertainment
Identifier
Not Applicable
Coverage
Related to the history of tango dance
Sound Item Type Metadata
Original Format
Sound recording
Duration
4 minutes 40 seconds
Bit Rate/Frequency
113 kbps
Transcription
Not Applicable
Files
Collection
Citation
Gerardo Matos RodrÃguez and Roberto Firpo. Pascual Contursi later wrote lyrics to accompany., “La Cumparsita,” The History of Tango Dance, accessed May 6, 2024, https://tangodance.omeka.net/items/show/12.