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Moda de viola is a traditional Brazilian rural song style centered on the viola caipira, a 10‑string double‑coursed guitar. It is typically performed by vocal duos (duplas), singing in close parallel harmony—often in thirds—over arpeggiated or gently strummed viola accompaniments. The songs are narrative and reflective, evoking countryside life, devotion, love, longing (saudade), and moral tales. Tempos are generally slow to medium, with 2/4, 3/4, or 6/8 feels, and harmonies remain largely diatonic, prioritizing expressive melody and storytelling over harmonic complexity. While it overlaps with broader sertanejo traditions, moda de viola preserves an older, acoustic, and pastoral aesthetic tied to Brazil’s interior.