AoS3: Greek

Question 1

What are the 2 different variants of Greek Music?

Answer 1

Dance - celebrations, other social events.
Folk - Restaurants, bars, cafes.

Question 2

What are some Greek Instruments?

Answer 2

The Bouzouki
The Defi
The Doumbek

Question 3

What are they?

Answer 3

The Bouzouki - three or four pairs of strings tuned to the same note or an octave apart.
Most often used as a melody instrument.
The Defi - A hand drum with bangles attached.
The Doumbek - A drum shaped like a goblet.

Question 4

What is the rhythm/Time signature that Greek music is played in?

Answer 4

Often in irregular time signatures and rhythms, with 5 or 7 beats to the bar.

Question 5

Name 1 Greek Music Band/Singer:

Answer 5

Vaggelis Kotsou

Question 6

How is Greek Music structured?

Answer 6

Greek folk music is structured in short sections which are often repeated.

Question 7

How do Greek music use Harmony and Tonality?

Answer 7

Greek music uses diatonic major/minor chords

Question 8

What is the texture of Greek Music?

Answer 8

Homophonic Melody and Accompaniment.