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How to Pronounce Carrapicho
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Meaning and Context
Carrapicho was a Brazilian music group from Manaus, Amazonas, which achieved global recognition in the mid-1990s. Formed in the late 1970s, the ensemble is most famously associated with their 1996 international dance hit "Tic, Tic Tac," a vibrant track that propelled the traditional boi-bumbá rhythm from the Brazilian Amazon to the top of Eurodance charts worldwide. The song's infectious fusion of forró and lambada elements with a modern production made it a staple of 90s Brazilian music and a defining example of the Brazilian pop music wave that crossed over internationally during that era. Carrapicho's success played a significant role in introducing global audiences to the rich folkloric traditions of Northern Brazil, particularly the festival culture of Bumba Meu Boi, from which the boi-bumbá style originates. Their album "Festival do Boi," released in 1996, cemented their status as ambassadors of this energetic sound.
Common Mistakes and Alternative Spellings
The name "Carrapicho" is generally consistent in spelling, as it is a proper noun. However, common errors arise from mishearing or misremembering the Portuguese pronunciation. Frequent typos include "Carapicho" (dropping one 'r'), "Carrapico" (replacing the 'ch' with a 'c'), and "Carrapichho" (adding an extra 'h'). The word itself means "burr" or "sticker seed" in Portuguese, a reference to a type of clinging plant, which is why confusing it with similar-sounding words like "carrapato" (tick) is another occasional error. When searching, it is crucial to use the correct spelling "Carrapicho" to find accurate information about the band and to distinguish them from other cultural or biological references.
Example Sentences
After hearing "Tic, Tic Tac" on the radio, I immediately added Carrapicho to my playlist of essential 90s dance music.
The band Carrapicho successfully transformed a regional Brazilian folk rhythm into a worldwide summer anthem.
Many fans of world music credit Carrapicho for their first exposure to the energetic sounds of boi-bumbá.
Although they had other songs, Carrapicho's legacy is inextricably linked to that one massive international hit.
You can hear the clear influence of forró in the accordion lines that characterize Carrapicho's most famous track.
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