Bhangra Flashcards

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1
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Melodies

A
  • Use a small range of notes
  • backing singers shout ‘hoi’ at points in the song
  • lead singer sings short phrases
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2
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lead singer Technique

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Bending notes

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3
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Harmony

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simple based on 1/2 repeated chords

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4
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form and structure

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verses and repeated choruses

sometimes have instrumental sections

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5
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famous performers

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Panjabi MC

Alaap

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6
Q

dynamics

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consistently loud

strong accents on 1st beat of bar

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7
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Tempo

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fast paced dance music

4/4 metre

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8
Q

texture

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Homophonic (melody and accompaniment)

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9
Q

name instruments (7)

A
DHOLAK 
TABLA
TUMBI
DHOL
SRANGI 
MALE SINGER
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