AoS3: Bhangra Flashcards
1
Q
Name 2 ‘Classical Indian’ instruments used in Bhangra:
A
Tumbi, Dhol
2
Q
What rhythm is played by these instruments?
A
Chaal rhythm
3
Q
What technology is used in Bhangra?
A
Uses samples
Uses effects (e.g. reverb and distortion)
DAW (Digital Audio Workstation)
Synthesisers
4
Q
What western influences are there in Bhangra?
A
electric bass
electric guitar
English rap inserts
5
Q
How are voices used in Bhangra?
A
male vocalists, small vocal range, shouts of ‘HOI’, Lyrics based off poems called BOLI.
6
Q
What language is Bhangra mostly sung in?
A
Punjabi
7
Q
Name one Bhangra singer/band:
A
Punjabi MC
8
Q
Where would you expect to hear Bhangra?
A
At parties, festivals, in Bollywood
