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{{Song
{{Infobox Song
|name = "Bolero of Fire"
|image=
|image = [[File:Bolero of Fire.png|280px]]
{{Media
|caption = Sheik and Link playing the "Bolero of Fire"
|defaultTypeTab= Screenshot
|game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''
|Sprite OoT= File:OoT Bolero of Fire Icon.png
|inst = [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]]
|Sprite OoT3D= File:OoT3D Bolero of Fire Icon.png
|notes = {{OcarinaSong|down|a|down|A|right|down|right|down}} {{exp|N64/GCN/VC}}<br><br>{{OcarinaSong3D|R|L|R|L|Y|R|Y|R}} {{exp|3DS}}
|Screenshot OoT= File:Bolero of Fire.png
|powers = [[Warp]]s Link to [[Death Mountain Crater]]
|Screenshot OoT3D= File:OoT3D Learn Bolero of Fire.png
|learned = [[Death Mountain Crater]]
|related =
|song = [[File:Bolerooffire.ogg|noicon]]
}}
}}
|game= OoT, MM
|other= SSBB, HW, SSB4, SSBU
|inst= {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}}
|notes= {{List|{{Scale|N64|vAvA>v>v}} {{exp|N64/GCN/VC}}, {{Scale|3DS|RLRLYRYR}} {{exp|3DS}}}}
|powers= [[Warp]]ing to [[Death Mountain Crater]]
|learned= [[Death Mountain Crater]] {{Exp Game|OoT}}
|related=
|song=
}}
The "{{Term/Store|Bolero of Fire||Series, OoT, OoT3D}}" is a recurring song in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite Book|quote= |book= E |publisher= |page= 96 {{Exp Game|OoT}}}}</ref>


The '''"Bolero of Fire"''' is a [[warp|warping]] song in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''.
==Location and Uses==
==={{OoT|-}}===
The "Bolero of Fire" is taught to [[Link]] as an adult by [[Sheik]] in [[Death Mountain Crater]] after the hero receives the [[Goron Tunic]] from [[Link (Goron)|Darunia's son]] and enters the crater. By using the {{Term|OoT3D|Ocarina of Time (Item)|link}}, the melody allows Link to warp to the {{Term|OoT3D|Triforce Warp|link}} in {{Term|OoT3D|Death Mountain Crater}}, right before the entrance to the {{Term|OoT3D|Fire Temple|link}}.


==Learning Location and Uses==
==={{MM|-}}===
It is taught to [[Link]] as an adult by [[Sheik]] in [[Death Mountain Crater]] after the young hero receives the [[Tunic#Goron Tunic|Goron Tunic]] from [[Link (Goron)|Darunia's son]] and enters the crater. By using the [[Ocarina of Time (Item)|Ocarina of Time]], this melody allows Link to warp to the Death Mountain Crater, right before the entrance to the [[Fire Temple (Ocarina of Time)|Fire Temple]]. Having eight playable notes, it's one of the longest melodies in the game, along with [[Scarecrow's Song]].
In {{MM}}, the "Bolero of Fire"'s notes sometimes appear on a wall in the northern part of [[Termina Field]], where Link can play a song for [[Rupee]]s.  


==Etymology==
==Other Appearances==
Bolero is a name given to certain slow-tempo Latin music and its associated dance and song. There are Spanish and Cuban forms, which are both significant and both of which have separate origins.
{{Noncanon|Start}}
==={{SSBB|-}}===
The "Bolero of Fire" can be heard as part of the "[[Ocarina of Time Medley]]" in {{SSBB}}.


==Music Theory of the Bolero of Fire==
==={{HW|-}}===
The Bolero of Fire is a short, 6-bar piece in triple time. Harmonically, the piece is rooted in d minor (as is easily seen in the ocarina part) and follows a very basic harmonic progression (i - ii° - i - ii° - V7 - I). The piece consists of 2-bar phrase lengths in the standard bolero style. The accompanying parts to Link's ocarina part in the Bolero of Fire include the famous snare drum excerpt from Maurice Ravel's "Bolero."<ref>{{cite web|url= http://cruiseelroy.net/2008/04/ocarina-music-3/|title= Music in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time |site= Cruise Elroy}}</ref>
In {{HW}}, Sheik can play the "Bolero of Fire" to summon a molten rock with her [[Harp]] Weapon.
 
==={{SSB4|-}}===
The "Bolero of Fire" plays in part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley" in {{SSB4}}, a returning track from {{SSBB|-}}.
 
==={{SSBU|-}}===
The "Ocarina of Time Medley" track in {{SSBU}}, which returns from {{SSBB|-}}, features the "Bolero of Fire."
{{Noncanon|End}}
 
{{Ambig|Start}}
==={{CoH|-}}===
In {{CoH}}, the "Bolero of Fire" can be heard multiple times in the music for [[Gerudo Ruins]].
{{Ambig|End}}
 
==Music Theory==
The "Bolero of Fire" is a short, 6-bar piece in triple time. Harmonically, the piece is rooted in D minor and follows a very basic harmonic progression (i - ii° - i - ii° - V7 - I). The piece consists of 2-bar phrase lengths in the standard bolero style. The accompanying parts to Link's Ocarina are the famous snare drum excerpt from Maurice Ravel's "Boléro."<ref>{{Cite Web|quote= There’s a snare drum ostinato in Maurice Ravel’s famous Boléro which is repeated ad nauseam throughout the entire piece.|author= Dan Bruno|published= January 20, 2014|retrieved= |url= http://danbruno.net/2014/01/ocarina-songs/|title= Ocarina songs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|site= danbruno.net|type=}}</ref>
 
==Nomenclature==
Bolero is a name given to certain slow-tempo Latin music and its associated dance and songs. There are Spanish and Cuban forms, which are both significant and both of which have separate origins.
{{Nomenclature}}
 
==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:3ds link learn bolero2.png|Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:3ds sheik duet link bolero.png‎|Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:3ds sheik duet link bolero2.png|Link playing the "Bolero of Fire" from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:3ds link learn bolero3.png|Link learning the "Bolero of Fire" from {{OoT3D|-}}
File:MM3D Bolero of Fire.jpg|The notes for the "Bolero of Fire" on a wall in Termina Field from {{MM3D}}
</gallery>


{{Ref}}
{{Ref}}
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<center>{{Names
{{OoT Songs}}
|English=
{{Categories
|Japanese= 炎のボレロ (''Honō no Borero'')
|Warp Songs
|Spanish={{exp|Bolero of Fire|Bolero del Fuego}}  
|songs= OoT, OoT3D, SSBB, HW, HWL, HWDE, SSBfN3DS, SSBfWU, SSBU
|French={{exp|Bolero of the Fire|Boléro du Feu}}
}}
|German= Bolero des Feuers
|Italian= Bolero del fuoco
}}</center>
{{Songs}}
[[Category:Songs]]
{{de}}

Latest revision as of 05:02, 15 May 2023

The "Bolero of Fire" is a recurring song in The Legend of Zelda series.[1]

Location and Uses

Ocarina of Time

The "Bolero of Fire" is taught to Link as an adult by Sheik in Death Mountain Crater after the hero receives the Goron Tunic from Darunia's son and enters the crater. By using the Ocarina of Time, the melody allows Link to warp to the Triforce Warp in Death Mountain Crater, right before the entrance to the Fire Temple.

Majora's Mask

In Majora's Mask, the "Bolero of Fire"'s notes sometimes appear on a wall in the northern part of Termina Field, where Link can play a song for Rupees.

Other Appearances

Non-Canon Information

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The "Bolero of Fire" can be heard as part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley" in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Hyrule Warriors

In Hyrule Warriors, Sheik can play the "Bolero of Fire" to summon a molten rock with her Harp Weapon.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

The "Bolero of Fire" plays in part of the "Ocarina of Time Medley" in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U, a returning track from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The "Ocarina of Time Medley" track in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which returns from Super Smash Bros. Brawl, features the "Bolero of Fire."

Ambiguously Canon Information

Cadence of Hyrule

In Cadence of Hyrule, the "Bolero of Fire" can be heard multiple times in the music for Gerudo Ruins.

Music Theory

The "Bolero of Fire" is a short, 6-bar piece in triple time. Harmonically, the piece is rooted in D minor and follows a very basic harmonic progression (i - ii° - i - ii° - V7 - I). The piece consists of 2-bar phrase lengths in the standard bolero style. The accompanying parts to Link's Ocarina are the famous snare drum excerpt from Maurice Ravel's "Boléro."[2]

Nomenclature

Bolero is a name given to certain slow-tempo Latin music and its associated dance and songs. There are Spanish and Cuban forms, which are both significant and both of which have separate origins.

ZW Nomenclature Asset.png Names in Other Regions ZW Nomenclature Asset 2.png
LanguageNamesMeanings
Japan
Japanese
  • Bolero of Fire (OoT)[5]
  • 炎のボレロ (Honō no Borero) (OoT)[6]
  • オカリナ『炎のボレロ』 (Okarina "Honō no Borero") (OoT)[5]
  •  
  • Same as English.
  • Ocarina "Bolero of Fire"
The Italian Republic
Italian
Bolero del fuoco (OoT | OoT3D)[3][4]Bolero of fire
This table was generated using translation pages.
To request an addition, please contact a staff member with a reference.

Gallery

  • Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

    Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

    Link and Sheik playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Link playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

    Link playing the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • Link learning the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

    Link learning the "Bolero of Fire" from Ocarina of Time 3D

  • The notes for the "Bolero of Fire" on a wall in Termina Field from Majora's Mask 3D

    The notes for the "Bolero of Fire" on a wall in Termina Field from Majora's Mask 3D

References

  1. ↑ Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 96 (OoT)
  2. ↑ "There’s a snare drum ostinato in Maurice Ravel’s famous Boléro which is repeated ad nauseam throughout the entire piece." — Dan Bruno, Ocarina songs in The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time , danbruno.net, published January 20, 2014.
  3. ↑ Enciclopedia di Hyrule, Magazzini Salani, pg. 96
  4. ↑ "Questo pezzo è dedicato alla forza dei sentimenti... Si chiama Bolero del fuoco..." — Sheik (Ocarina of Time 3D, Italian localization)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Nintendo. "60. Bolero of Fire 「オカリナ『炎のボレロ』」" The Legend of Zelda: Original Sound Track, Pony Canyon, 1998. CD
  6. ↑ Nintendo Official Guidebook—The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Shogakukan, pg. 154
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